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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,391.12, 8,089.74 and 2,927.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,391.12, 8,089.74 and 2,927.64 is: 4,393.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,391.12 : 8,089.74 = 2,927.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,391.12/8,089.74 = 2,927.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,391.12x = 8,089.74 × 2,927.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,391.12x = 23,683,876.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,683,876.75/5,391.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,393.12

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