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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,350, 8,029.32 and 2,753.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,350, 8,029.32 and 2,753.68 is: 4,132.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,350 : 8,029.32 = 2,753.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,350/8,029.32 = 2,753.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,350x = 8,029.32 × 2,753.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,350x = 22,110,177.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,110,177.90/5,350
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,132.74

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