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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,729.67, 8,592.51 and 2,727.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,729.67, 8,592.51 and 2,727.34 is: 4,090.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,729.67 : 8,592.51 = 2,727.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,729.67/8,592.51 = 2,727.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,729.67x = 8,592.51 × 2,727.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,729.67x = 23,434,684.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,434,684.97/5,729.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,090.06

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