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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,814.98, 8,720.91 and 2,527.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,814.98, 8,720.91 and 2,527.30 is: 3,790.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,814.98 : 8,720.91 = 2,527.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,814.98/8,720.91 = 2,527.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,814.98x = 8,720.91 × 2,527.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,814.98x = 22,040,334.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,040,334.04/5,814.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,790.27

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