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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,477.52, 8,220.24 and 2,191.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,477.52, 8,220.24 and 2,191.53 is: 3,288.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,477.52 : 8,220.24 = 2,191.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,477.52/8,220.24 = 2,191.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,477.52x = 8,220.24 × 2,191.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,477.52x = 18,014,902.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,014,902.57/5,477.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,288.88

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