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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,627.06, 8,429.65 and 2,707.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,627.06, 8,429.65 and 2,707.41 is: 4,055.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,627.06 : 8,429.65 = 2,707.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,627.06/8,429.65 = 2,707.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,627.06x = 8,429.65 × 2,707.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,627.06x = 22,822,518.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,822,518.71/5,627.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,055.85

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