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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,649.44, 8,475.06 and 2,727.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,649.44, 8,475.06 and 2,727.96 is: 4,092.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,649.44 : 8,475.06 = 2,727.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,649.44/8,475.06 = 2,727.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,649.44x = 8,475.06 × 2,727.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,649.44x = 23,119,624.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,119,624.68/5,649.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,092.38

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