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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,335.98, 5,007.21 and 2,727.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,335.98, 5,007.21 and 2,727.13 is: 4,093.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,335.98 : 5,007.21 = 2,727.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,335.98/5,007.21 = 2,727.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,335.98x = 5,007.21 × 2,727.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,335.98x = 13,655,312.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,655,312.61/3,335.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,093.34

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