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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,477.47, 8,210.03 and 2,698.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,477.47, 8,210.03 and 2,698.25 is: 4,044.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,477.47 : 8,210.03 = 2,698.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,477.47/8,210.03 = 2,698.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,477.47x = 8,210.03 × 2,698.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,477.47x = 22,152,740.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,152,740.72/5,477.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,044.34

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