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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,642.76, 8,466.30 and 2,720.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,642.76, 8,466.30 and 2,720.82 is: 4,082.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,642.76 : 8,466.30 = 2,720.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,642.76/8,466.30 = 2,720.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,642.76x = 8,466.30 × 2,720.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,642.76x = 23,035,278.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,035,278.37/5,642.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,082.27

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