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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,427.92, 8,142.47 and 1,729.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,427.92, 8,142.47 and 1,729.28 is: 2,594.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,427.92 : 8,142.47 = 1,729.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,427.92/8,142.47 = 1,729.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,427.92x = 8,142.47 × 1,729.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,427.92x = 14,080,610.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,080,610.52/5,427.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,594.11

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