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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,555.32, 7,669.74 and 5,027

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,555.32, 7,669.74 and 5,027 is: 6,940.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,555.32 : 7,669.74 = 5,027 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,555.32/7,669.74 = 5,027/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,555.32x = 7,669.74 × 5,027
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,555.32x = 38,555,782.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,555,782.98/5,555.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,940.34

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