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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,727.47, 8,591.09 and 2,803.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,727.47, 8,591.09 and 2,803.73 is: 4,205.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,727.47 : 8,591.09 = 2,803.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,727.47/8,591.09 = 2,803.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,727.47x = 8,591.09 × 2,803.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,727.47x = 24,087,104.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,087,104.22/5,727.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,205.54

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