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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,562.71, 8,340.91 and 2,927.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,562.71, 8,340.91 and 2,927.43 is: 4,389.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,562.71 : 8,340.91 = 2,927.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,562.71/8,340.91 = 2,927.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,562.71x = 8,340.91 × 2,927.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,562.71x = 24,417,430.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,417,430.16/5,562.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,389.48

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