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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,946.97, 8,925.99 and 3,027.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,946.97, 8,925.99 and 3,027.46 is: 4,544.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,946.97 : 8,925.99 = 3,027.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,946.97/8,925.99 = 3,027.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,946.97x = 8,925.99 × 3,027.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,946.97x = 27,023,017.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,023,017.92/5,946.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,544.00

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