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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,361.63, 8,043.60 and 2,729.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,361.63, 8,043.60 and 2,729.52 is: 4,094.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,361.63 : 8,043.60 = 2,729.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,361.63/8,043.60 = 2,729.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,361.63x = 8,043.60 × 2,729.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,361.63x = 21,955,167.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,955,167.07/5,361.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,094.87

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