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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,165.03, 7,127.72 and 2,927.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,165.03, 7,127.72 and 2,927.33 is: 4,039.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,165.03 : 7,127.72 = 2,927.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,165.03/7,127.72 = 2,927.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,165.03x = 7,127.72 × 2,927.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,165.03x = 20,865,188.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,865,188.59/5,165.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,039.70

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