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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,727.42, 8,589.75 and 2,216.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,727.42, 8,589.75 and 2,216.27 is: 3,323.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,727.42 : 8,589.75 = 2,216.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,727.42/8,589.75 = 2,216.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,727.42x = 8,589.75 × 2,216.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,727.42x = 19,037,218.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,037,218.40/5,727.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,323.87

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