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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,023.80, 6,931.44 and 2,927.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,023.80, 6,931.44 and 2,927.52 is: 4,039.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,023.80 : 6,931.44 = 2,927.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,023.80/6,931.44 = 2,927.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,023.80x = 6,931.44 × 2,927.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,023.80x = 20,291,929.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,291,929.23/5,023.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,039.16

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