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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,447.96, 8,175.06 and 2,327.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,447.96, 8,175.06 and 2,327.60 is: 3,492.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,447.96 : 8,175.06 = 2,327.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,447.96/8,175.06 = 2,327.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,447.96x = 8,175.06 × 2,327.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,447.96x = 19,028,269.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,028,269.66/5,447.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,492.73

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