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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,356.26, 8,036.82 and 2,761.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,356.26, 8,036.82 and 2,761.02 is: 4,142.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,356.26 : 8,036.82 = 2,761.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,356.26/8,036.82 = 2,761.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,356.26x = 8,036.82 × 2,761.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,356.26x = 22,189,820.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,189,820.76/5,356.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,142.78

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