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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,476.62, 8,212.44 and 2,555.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,476.62, 8,212.44 and 2,555.76 is: 3,832.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,476.62 : 8,212.44 = 2,555.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,476.62/8,212.44 = 2,555.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,476.62x = 8,212.44 × 2,555.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,476.62x = 20,989,025.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,989,025.65/5,476.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,832.48

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