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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,477.70, 8,216.55 and 2,016.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,477.70, 8,216.55 and 2,016.30 is: 3,024.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,477.70 : 8,216.55 = 2,016.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,477.70/8,216.55 = 2,016.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,477.70x = 8,216.55 × 2,016.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,477.70x = 16,567,029.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,567,029.77/5,477.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,024.45

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