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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,647.08, 8,465.72 and 2,727.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,647.08, 8,465.72 and 2,727.44 is: 4,088.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,647.08 : 8,465.72 = 2,727.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,647.08/8,465.72 = 2,727.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,647.08x = 8,465.72 × 2,727.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,647.08x = 23,089,743.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,089,743.36/5,647.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,088.79

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