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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,925.30, 8,885.55 and 2,027.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,925.30, 8,885.55 and 2,027.70 is: 3,040.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,925.30 : 8,885.55 = 2,027.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,925.30/8,885.55 = 2,027.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,925.30x = 8,885.55 × 2,027.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,925.30x = 18,017,229.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,017,229.74/5,925.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,040.73

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