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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,479.48, 8,221.45 and 2,555.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,479.48, 8,221.45 and 2,555.99 is: 3,835.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,479.48 : 8,221.45 = 2,555.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,479.48/8,221.45 = 2,555.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,479.48x = 8,221.45 × 2,555.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,479.48x = 21,013,943.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,013,943.99/5,479.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,835.03

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