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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,477.68, 8,211.60 and 2,014.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,477.68, 8,211.60 and 2,014.24 is: 3,019.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,477.68 : 8,211.60 = 2,014.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,477.68/8,211.60 = 2,014.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,477.68x = 8,211.60 × 2,014.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,477.68x = 16,540,133.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,540,133.18/5,477.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,019.55

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