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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,427.06, 7,489.23 and 2,943.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,427.06, 7,489.23 and 2,943.06 is: 4,061.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,427.06 : 7,489.23 = 2,943.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,427.06/7,489.23 = 2,943.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,427.06x = 7,489.23 × 2,943.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,427.06x = 22,041,253.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,041,253.24/5,427.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,061.36

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