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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,395.62, 8,095.68 and 2,927.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,395.62, 8,095.68 and 2,927.46 is: 4,392.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,395.62 : 8,095.68 = 2,927.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,395.62/8,095.68 = 2,927.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,395.62x = 8,095.68 × 2,927.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,395.62x = 23,699,779.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,699,779.37/5,395.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,392.41

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