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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,362.88, 8,049.27 and 2,732.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,362.88, 8,049.27 and 2,732.28 is: 4,100.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,362.88 : 8,049.27 = 2,732.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,362.88/8,049.27 = 2,732.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,362.88x = 8,049.27 × 2,732.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,362.88x = 21,992,859.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,992,859.44/5,362.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,100.95

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