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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,363.01, 8,047.56 and 2,897.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,363.01, 8,047.56 and 2,897.77 is: 4,348.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,363.01 : 8,047.56 = 2,897.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,363.01/8,047.56 = 2,897.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,363.01x = 8,047.56 × 2,897.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,363.01x = 23,319,977.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,319,977.94/5,363.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,348.30

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