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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,622.51, 8,430.12 and 3,027.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,622.51, 8,430.12 and 3,027.27 is: 4,538.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,622.51 : 8,430.12 = 3,027.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,622.51/8,430.12 = 3,027.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,622.51x = 8,430.12 × 3,027.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,622.51x = 25,520,249.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,520,249.37/5,622.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,538.94

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