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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,727.40, 8,041.40 and 5,727.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,727.40, 8,041.40 and 5,727.40 is: 8,041.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,727.40 : 8,041.40 = 5,727.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,727.40/8,041.40 = 5,727.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,727.40x = 8,041.40 × 5,727.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,727.40x = 46,056,314.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,056,314.36/5,727.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,041.40

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