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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,411.50, 7,467.87 and 2,927.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,411.50, 7,467.87 and 2,927.50 is: 4,039.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,411.50 : 7,467.87 = 2,927.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,411.50/7,467.87 = 2,927.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,411.50x = 7,467.87 × 2,927.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,411.50x = 21,862,189.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,862,189.43/5,411.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,039.95

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