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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,427.44, 7,477.08 and 4,477.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,427.44, 7,477.08 and 4,477.04 is: 6,167.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,427.44 : 7,477.08 = 4,477.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,427.44/7,477.08 = 4,477.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,427.44x = 7,477.08 × 4,477.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,427.44x = 33,475,186.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,475,186.24/5,427.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,167.77

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