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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,027.06, 7,541.85 and 4,396.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,027.06, 7,541.85 and 4,396.47 is: 6,595.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,027.06 : 7,541.85 = 4,396.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,027.06/7,541.85 = 4,396.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,027.06x = 7,541.85 × 4,396.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,027.06x = 33,157,517.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,157,517.27/5,027.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,595.81

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