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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,627.04, 8,441.46 and 2,118.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,627.04, 8,441.46 and 2,118.27 is: 3,177.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,627.04 : 8,441.46 = 2,118.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,627.04/8,441.46 = 2,118.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,627.04x = 8,441.46 × 2,118.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,627.04x = 17,881,291.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,881,291.47/5,627.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,177.74

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