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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,362.33, 8,038.71 and 2,728.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,362.33, 8,038.71 and 2,728.36 is: 4,090.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,362.33 : 8,038.71 = 2,728.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,362.33/8,038.71 = 2,728.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,362.33x = 8,038.71 × 2,728.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,362.33x = 21,932,496.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,932,496.33/5,362.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,090.11

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