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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,477.36, 8,210.57 and 2,699.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,477.36, 8,210.57 and 2,699.87 is: 4,047.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,477.36 : 8,210.57 = 2,699.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,477.36/8,210.57 = 2,699.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,477.36x = 8,210.57 × 2,699.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,477.36x = 22,167,417.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,167,417.07/5,477.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,047.10

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