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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,727.81, 7,904.72 and 3,210.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,727.81, 7,904.72 and 3,210.27 is: 4,430.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,727.81 : 7,904.72 = 3,210.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,727.81/7,904.72 = 3,210.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,727.81x = 7,904.72 × 3,210.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,727.81x = 25,376,263.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,376,263.86/5,727.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,430.36

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