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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,363.16, 8,049.56 and 2,732.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,363.16, 8,049.56 and 2,732.41 is: 4,101.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,363.16 : 8,049.56 = 2,732.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,363.16/8,049.56 = 2,732.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,363.16x = 8,049.56 × 2,732.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,363.16x = 21,994,698.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,994,698.24/5,363.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,101.07

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