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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,427.03, 8,140.19 and 3,249.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,427.03, 8,140.19 and 3,249.27 is: 4,873.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,427.03 : 8,140.19 = 3,249.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,427.03/8,140.19 = 3,249.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,427.03x = 8,140.19 × 3,249.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,427.03x = 26,449,658.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,449,658.91/5,427.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,873.69

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