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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,411.82, 7,468.29 and 2,927.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,411.82, 7,468.29 and 2,927.82 is: 4,040.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,411.82 : 7,468.29 = 2,927.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,411.82/7,468.29 = 2,927.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,411.82x = 7,468.29 × 2,927.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,411.82x = 21,865,808.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,865,808.83/5,411.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,040.38

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