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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,392.11, 8,088.15 and 2,427.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,392.11, 8,088.15 and 2,427.08 is: 3,640.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,392.11 : 8,088.15 = 2,427.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,392.11/8,088.15 = 2,427.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,392.11x = 8,088.15 × 2,427.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,392.11x = 19,630,607.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,630,607.32/5,392.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,640.62

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