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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,727.45, 8,001.15 and 5,727.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,727.45, 8,001.15 and 5,727.45 is: 8,001.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,727.45 : 8,001.15 = 5,727.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,727.45/8,001.15 = 5,727.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,727.45x = 8,001.15 × 5,727.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,727.45x = 45,826,186.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,826,186.57/5,727.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,001.15

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