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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,165.84, 7,127.24 and 2,927.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,165.84, 7,127.24 and 2,927.54 is: 4,039.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,165.84 : 7,127.24 = 2,927.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,165.84/7,127.24 = 2,927.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,165.84x = 7,127.24 × 2,927.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,165.84x = 20,865,280.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,865,280.19/5,165.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,039.09

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