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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,233.92, 7,855.68 and 2,927.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,233.92, 7,855.68 and 2,927.04 is: 4,393.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,233.92 : 7,855.68 = 2,927.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,233.92/7,855.68 = 2,927.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,233.92x = 7,855.68 × 2,927.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,233.92x = 22,993,889.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,993,889.59/5,233.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,393.24

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