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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,205.60, 7,183.44 and 2,847.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,205.60, 7,183.44 and 2,847.27 is: 3,929.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,205.60 : 7,183.44 = 2,847.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,205.60/7,183.44 = 2,847.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,205.60x = 7,183.44 × 2,847.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,205.60x = 20,453,193.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,453,193.21/5,205.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,929.08

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