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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,027.60, 6,939.68 and 2,932.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,027.60, 6,939.68 and 2,932.12 is: 4,047.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,027.60 : 6,939.68 = 2,932.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,027.60/6,939.68 = 2,932.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,027.60x = 6,939.68 × 2,932.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,027.60x = 20,347,974.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,347,974.52/5,027.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,047.25

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