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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,803.60, 8,700.12 and 3,027

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,803.60, 8,700.12 and 3,027 is: 4,537.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,803.60 : 8,700.12 = 3,027 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,803.60/8,700.12 = 3,027/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,803.60x = 8,700.12 × 3,027
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,803.60x = 26,335,263.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,335,263.24/5,803.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,537.75

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