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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,476.71, 8,217.83 and 2,190.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,476.71, 8,217.83 and 2,190.75 is: 3,287.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,476.71 : 8,217.83 = 2,190.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,476.71/8,217.83 = 2,190.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,476.71x = 8,217.83 × 2,190.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,476.71x = 18,003,200.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,003,200.12/5,476.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,287.23

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