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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,363.96, 8,046.36 and 2,727.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,363.96, 8,046.36 and 2,727.68 is: 4,091.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,363.96 : 8,046.36 = 2,727.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,363.96/8,046.36 = 2,727.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,363.96x = 8,046.36 × 2,727.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,363.96x = 21,947,895.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,947,895.24/5,363.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,091.73

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