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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,321.04, 7,982.64 and 2,723.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,321.04, 7,982.64 and 2,723.28 is: 4,085.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,321.04 : 7,982.64 = 2,723.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,321.04/7,982.64 = 2,723.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,321.04x = 7,982.64 × 2,723.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,321.04x = 21,738,963.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,738,963.86/5,321.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,085.47

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