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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,476.93, 8,214.49 and 1,528.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,476.93, 8,214.49 and 1,528.45 is: 2,292.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,476.93 : 8,214.49 = 1,528.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,476.93/8,214.49 = 1,528.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,476.93x = 8,214.49 × 1,528.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,476.93x = 12,555,437.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,555,437.24/5,476.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,292.42

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