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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,416.07, 8,127.27 and 2,295.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,416.07, 8,127.27 and 2,295.86 is: 3,445.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,416.07 : 8,127.27 = 2,295.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,416.07/8,127.27 = 2,295.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,416.07x = 8,127.27 × 2,295.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,416.07x = 18,659,033.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,659,033.47/5,416.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,445.13

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