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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,362.07, 8,032.15 and 2,759.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,362.07, 8,032.15 and 2,759.54 is: 4,133.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,362.07 : 8,032.15 = 2,759.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,362.07/8,032.15 = 2,759.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,362.07x = 8,032.15 × 2,759.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,362.07x = 22,164,992.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,164,992.15/5,362.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,133.67

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