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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,417.77, 7,475.77 and 3,027.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,417.77, 7,475.77 and 3,027.44 is: 4,177.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,417.77 : 7,475.77 = 3,027.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,417.77/7,475.77 = 3,027.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,417.77x = 7,475.77 × 3,027.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,417.77x = 22,632,429.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,632,429.99/5,417.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,177.44

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