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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,477.68, 8,210.76 and 2,013.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,477.68, 8,210.76 and 2,013.04 is: 3,017.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,477.68 : 8,210.76 = 2,013.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,477.68/8,210.76 = 2,013.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,477.68x = 8,210.76 × 2,013.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,477.68x = 16,528,588.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,528,588.31/5,477.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,017.44

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