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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,427.36, 7,489.77 and 2,943.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,427.36, 7,489.77 and 2,943.36 is: 4,061.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,427.36 : 7,489.77 = 2,943.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,427.36/7,489.77 = 2,943.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,427.36x = 7,489.77 × 2,943.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,427.36x = 22,045,089.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,045,089.43/5,427.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,061.84

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