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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,478, 8,209.08 and 2,357.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,478, 8,209.08 and 2,357.16 is: 3,532.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,478 : 8,209.08 = 2,357.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,478/8,209.08 = 2,357.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,478x = 8,209.08 × 2,357.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,478x = 19,350,115.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,350,115.01/5,478
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,532.33

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