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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,349.42, 8,028.99 and 2,754.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,349.42, 8,028.99 and 2,754.18 is: 4,133.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,349.42 : 8,028.99 = 2,754.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,349.42/8,028.99 = 2,754.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,349.42x = 8,028.99 × 2,754.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,349.42x = 22,113,283.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,113,283.68/5,349.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,133.77

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