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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,654.93, 8,470.04 and 2,727.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,654.93, 8,470.04 and 2,727.08 is: 4,084.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,654.93 : 8,470.04 = 2,727.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,654.93/8,470.04 = 2,727.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,654.93x = 8,470.04 × 2,727.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,654.93x = 23,098,452.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,098,452.46/5,654.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,084.66

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