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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,366.66, 8,036.99 and 2,727.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,366.66, 8,036.99 and 2,727.22 is: 4,084.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,366.66 : 8,036.99 = 2,727.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,366.66/8,036.99 = 2,727.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,366.66x = 8,036.99 × 2,727.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,366.66x = 21,918,631.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,918,631.44/5,366.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,084.23

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