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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,486.71, 8,228.12 and 1,975.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,486.71, 8,228.12 and 1,975.77 is: 2,962.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,486.71 : 8,228.12 = 1,975.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,486.71/8,228.12 = 1,975.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,486.71x = 8,228.12 × 1,975.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,486.71x = 16,256,883.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,256,883.34/5,486.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,962.96

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