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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,363.23, 8,046.77 and 2,861.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,363.23, 8,046.77 and 2,861.79 is: 4,293.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,363.23 : 8,046.77 = 2,861.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,363.23/8,046.77 = 2,861.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,363.23x = 8,046.77 × 2,861.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,363.23x = 23,028,165.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,028,165.92/5,363.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,293.71

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