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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,363.62, 8,042.46 and 2,729.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,363.62, 8,042.46 and 2,729.49 is: 4,092.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,363.62 : 8,042.46 = 2,729.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,363.62/8,042.46 = 2,729.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,363.62x = 8,042.46 × 2,729.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,363.62x = 21,951,760.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,951,760.29/5,363.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,092.71

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