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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,361.50, 8,046.57 and 2,765.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,361.50, 8,046.57 and 2,765.18 is: 4,150.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,361.50 : 8,046.57 = 2,765.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,361.50/8,046.57 = 2,765.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,361.50x = 8,046.57 × 2,765.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,361.50x = 22,250,214.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,250,214.43/5,361.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,150.00

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