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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,947.48, 8,921.22 and 3,027.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,947.48, 8,921.22 and 3,027.16 is: 4,540.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,947.48 : 8,921.22 = 3,027.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,947.48/8,921.22 = 3,027.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,947.48x = 8,921.22 × 3,027.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,947.48x = 27,005,960.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,005,960.34/5,947.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,540.74

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