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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,420.44, 8,127.90 and 2,647.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,420.44, 8,127.90 and 2,647.24 is: 3,969.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,420.44 : 8,127.90 = 2,647.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,420.44/8,127.90 = 2,647.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,420.44x = 8,127.90 × 2,647.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,420.44x = 21,516,502.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,516,502.00/5,420.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,969.51

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