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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,363.07, 8,033.65 and 2,760.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,363.07, 8,033.65 and 2,760.54 is: 4,135.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,363.07 : 8,033.65 = 2,760.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,363.07/8,033.65 = 2,760.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,363.07x = 8,033.65 × 2,760.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,363.07x = 22,177,212.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,177,212.17/5,363.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,135.17

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