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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,477.84, 8,210.60 and 2,698.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,477.84, 8,210.60 and 2,698.63 is: 4,044.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,477.84 : 8,210.60 = 2,698.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,477.84/8,210.60 = 2,698.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,477.84x = 8,210.60 × 2,698.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,477.84x = 22,157,347.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,157,347.58/5,477.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,044.91

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