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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,357.26, 8,038.32 and 2,762.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,357.26, 8,038.32 and 2,762.02 is: 4,144.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,357.26 : 8,038.32 = 2,762.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,357.26/8,038.32 = 2,762.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,357.26x = 8,038.32 × 2,762.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,357.26x = 22,202,000.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,202,000.61/5,357.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,144.28

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