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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,476.68, 8,215.74 and 2,016.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,476.68, 8,215.74 and 2,016.36 is: 3,024.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,476.68 : 8,215.74 = 2,016.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,476.68/8,215.74 = 2,016.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,476.68x = 8,215.74 × 2,016.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,476.68x = 16,565,889.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,565,889.51/5,476.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,024.81

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