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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,411.84, 7,468.29 and 2,927.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,411.84, 7,468.29 and 2,927.84 is: 4,040.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,411.84 : 7,468.29 = 2,927.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,411.84/7,468.29 = 2,927.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,411.84x = 7,468.29 × 2,927.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,411.84x = 21,865,920.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,865,920.85/5,411.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,040.39

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