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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,477.98, 8,208.77 and 5,067.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,477.98, 8,208.77 and 5,067.92 is: 7,594.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,477.98 : 8,208.77 = 5,067.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,477.98/8,208.77 = 5,067.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,477.98x = 8,208.77 × 5,067.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,477.98x = 41,601,352.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,601,352.92/5,477.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,594.29

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