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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,361.34, 8,046.91 and 2,730.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,361.34, 8,046.91 and 2,730.66 is: 4,098.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,361.34 : 8,046.91 = 2,730.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,361.34/8,046.91 = 2,730.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,361.34x = 8,046.91 × 2,730.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,361.34x = 21,973,368.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,973,368.43/5,361.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,098.49

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