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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,359.76, 8,042.10 and 2,761.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,359.76, 8,042.10 and 2,761.28 is: 4,143.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,359.76 : 8,042.10 = 2,761.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,359.76/8,042.10 = 2,761.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,359.76x = 8,042.10 × 2,761.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,359.76x = 22,206,489.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,206,489.89/5,359.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,143.19

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