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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,361.96, 8,043.36 and 2,725.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,361.96, 8,043.36 and 2,725.68 is: 4,088.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,361.96 : 8,043.36 = 2,725.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,361.96/8,043.36 = 2,725.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,361.96x = 8,043.36 × 2,725.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,361.96x = 21,923,625.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,923,625.48/5,361.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,088.73

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