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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,477.16, 8,219.40 and 2,014.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,477.16, 8,219.40 and 2,014.41 is: 3,022.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,477.16 : 8,219.40 = 2,014.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,477.16/8,219.40 = 2,014.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,477.16x = 8,219.40 × 2,014.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,477.16x = 16,557,264.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,557,264.82/5,477.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,022.96

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