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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,476.64, 8,214.93 and 2,013.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,476.64, 8,214.93 and 2,013.92 is: 3,020.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,476.64 : 8,214.93 = 2,013.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,476.64/8,214.93 = 2,013.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,476.64x = 8,214.93 × 2,013.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,476.64x = 16,544,211.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,544,211.83/5,476.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,020.87

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