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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,356.94, 8,040.33 and 2,726.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,356.94, 8,040.33 and 2,726.28 is: 4,091.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,356.94 : 8,040.33 = 2,726.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,356.94/8,040.33 = 2,726.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,356.94x = 8,040.33 × 2,726.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,356.94x = 21,920,190.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,920,190.87/5,356.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,091.93

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