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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,476.96, 8,210.56 and 2,551.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,476.96, 8,210.56 and 2,551.24 is: 3,824.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,476.96 : 8,210.56 = 2,551.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,476.96/8,210.56 = 2,551.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,476.96x = 8,210.56 × 2,551.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,476.96x = 20,947,109.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,947,109.09/5,476.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,824.59

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