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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,947.20, 8,928.90 and 3,027.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,947.20, 8,928.90 and 3,027.60 is: 4,545.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,947.20 : 8,928.90 = 3,027.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,947.20/8,928.90 = 3,027.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,947.20x = 8,928.90 × 3,027.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,947.20x = 27,033,137.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,033,137.64/5,947.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,545.52

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