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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,477.39, 8,219.73 and 2,014.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,477.39, 8,219.73 and 2,014.64 is: 3,023.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,477.39 : 8,219.73 = 2,014.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,477.39/8,219.73 = 2,014.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,477.39x = 8,219.73 × 2,014.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,477.39x = 16,559,796.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,559,796.85/5,477.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,023.30

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