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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,477.19, 8,214.97 and 2,013.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,477.19, 8,214.97 and 2,013.63 is: 3,020.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,477.19 : 8,214.97 = 2,013.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,477.19/8,214.97 = 2,013.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,477.19x = 8,214.97 × 2,013.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,477.19x = 16,541,863.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,541,863.93/5,477.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,020.14

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