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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,427.72, 8,140.86 and 2,139.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,427.72, 8,140.86 and 2,139.96 is: 3,209.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,427.72 : 8,140.86 = 2,139.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,427.72/8,140.86 = 2,139.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,427.72x = 8,140.86 × 2,139.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,427.72x = 17,421,114.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,421,114.77/5,427.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,209.66

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