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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,427.26, 8,127.62 and 4,901.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,427.26, 8,127.62 and 4,901.36 is: 7,340.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,427.26 : 8,127.62 = 4,901.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,427.26/8,127.62 = 4,901.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,427.26x = 8,127.62 × 4,901.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,427.26x = 39,836,391.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,836,391.56/5,427.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,340.06

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