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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,362.40, 8,045.90 and 2,767.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,362.40, 8,045.90 and 2,767.16 is: 4,151.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,362.40 : 8,045.90 = 2,767.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,362.40/8,045.90 = 2,767.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,362.40x = 8,045.90 × 2,767.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,362.40x = 22,264,238.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,264,238.58/5,362.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,151.92

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