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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,362.23, 8,045.27 and 2,860.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,362.23, 8,045.27 and 2,860.79 is: 4,292.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,362.23 : 8,045.27 = 2,860.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,362.23/8,045.27 = 2,860.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,362.23x = 8,045.27 × 2,860.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,362.23x = 23,015,868.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,015,868.13/5,362.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,292.22

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