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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,707.02, 8,555.19 and 2,927.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,707.02, 8,555.19 and 2,927.54 is: 4,388.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,707.02 : 8,555.19 = 2,927.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,707.02/8,555.19 = 2,927.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,707.02x = 8,555.19 × 2,927.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,707.02x = 25,045,618.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,045,618.16/5,707.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,388.57

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