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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,407.63, 8,098.37 and 2,627.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,407.63, 8,098.37 and 2,627.44 is: 3,934.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,407.63 : 8,098.37 = 2,627.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,407.63/8,098.37 = 2,627.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,407.63x = 8,098.37 × 2,627.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,407.63x = 21,277,981.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,277,981.27/5,407.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,934.81

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