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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,927.33, 8,882.52 and 4,355

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,927.33, 8,882.52 and 4,355 is: 6,526.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,927.33 : 8,882.52 = 4,355 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,927.33/8,882.52 = 4,355/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,927.33x = 8,882.52 × 4,355
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,927.33x = 38,683,374.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,683,374.60/5,927.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,526.27

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