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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,358.60, 8,029.26 and 2,753.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,358.60, 8,029.26 and 2,753.64 is: 4,126.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,358.60 : 8,029.26 = 2,753.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,358.60/8,029.26 = 2,753.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,358.60x = 8,029.26 × 2,753.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,358.60x = 22,109,691.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,109,691.51/5,358.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,126.02

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