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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,427.71, 8,132.28 and 2,964.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,427.71, 8,132.28 and 2,964.27 is: 4,441.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,427.71 : 8,132.28 = 2,964.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,427.71/8,132.28 = 2,964.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,427.71x = 8,132.28 × 2,964.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,427.71x = 24,106,273.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,106,273.64/5,427.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,441.33

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