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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,592.27, 8,381.91 and 4,944.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,592.27, 8,381.91 and 4,944.27 is: 7,410.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,592.27 : 8,381.91 = 4,944.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,592.27/8,381.91 = 4,944.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,592.27x = 8,381.91 × 4,944.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,592.27x = 41,442,426.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,442,426.16/5,592.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,410.66

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