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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,492.43, 8,233.65 and 2,027.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,492.43, 8,233.65 and 2,027.25 is: 3,039.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,492.43 : 8,233.65 = 2,027.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,492.43/8,233.65 = 2,027.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,492.43x = 8,233.65 × 2,027.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,492.43x = 16,691,666.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,691,666.96/5,492.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,039.03

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