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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,927.76, 8,156.70 and 5,747.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,927.76, 8,156.70 and 5,747.40 is: 7,908.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,927.76 : 8,156.70 = 5,747.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,927.76/8,156.70 = 5,747.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,927.76x = 8,156.70 × 5,747.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,927.76x = 46,879,817.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,879,817.58/5,927.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,908.52

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