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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,265.95, 7,897.23 and 2,927.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,265.95, 7,897.23 and 2,927.07 is: 4,389.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,265.95 : 7,897.23 = 2,927.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,265.95/7,897.23 = 2,927.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,265.95x = 7,897.23 × 2,927.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,265.95x = 23,115,745.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,115,745.02/5,265.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,389.67

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