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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,651.25, 8,476.89 and 2,727.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,651.25, 8,476.89 and 2,727.51 is: 4,091.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,651.25 : 8,476.89 = 2,727.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,651.25/8,476.89 = 2,727.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,651.25x = 8,476.89 × 2,727.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,651.25x = 23,120,802.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,120,802.24/5,651.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,091.27

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