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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,357.27, 8,027.57 and 2,395.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,357.27, 8,027.57 and 2,395.24 is: 3,589.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,357.27 : 8,027.57 = 2,395.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,357.27/8,027.57 = 2,395.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,357.27x = 8,027.57 × 2,395.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,357.27x = 19,227,942.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,227,942.69/5,357.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,589.13

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