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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,023.43, 6,930.92 and 2,927.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,023.43, 6,930.92 and 2,927.15 is: 4,038.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,023.43 : 6,930.92 = 2,927.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,023.43/6,930.92 = 2,927.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,023.43x = 6,930.92 × 2,927.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,023.43x = 20,287,842.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,287,842.48/5,023.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,038.64

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