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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,651.69, 8,477.46 and 2,727.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,651.69, 8,477.46 and 2,727.95 is: 4,091.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,651.69 : 8,477.46 = 2,727.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,651.69/8,477.46 = 2,727.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,651.69x = 8,477.46 × 2,727.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,651.69x = 23,126,044.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,126,044.62/5,651.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,091.88

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