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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,427.93, 8,151.93 and 3,250.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,427.93, 8,151.93 and 3,250.05 is: 4,881.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,427.93 : 8,151.93 = 3,250.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,427.93/8,151.93 = 3,250.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,427.93x = 8,151.93 × 3,250.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,427.93x = 26,494,123.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,494,123.09/5,427.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,881.07

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