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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,477.28, 8,215.92 and 2,664.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,477.28, 8,215.92 and 2,664.96 is: 3,997.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,477.28 : 8,215.92 = 2,664.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,477.28/8,215.92 = 2,664.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,477.28x = 8,215.92 × 2,664.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,477.28x = 21,895,098.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,895,098.16/5,477.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,997.44

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