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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,363.75, 8,049.95 and 2,767.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,363.75, 8,049.95 and 2,767.43 is: 4,153.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,363.75 : 8,049.95 = 2,767.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,363.75/8,049.95 = 2,767.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,363.75x = 8,049.95 × 2,767.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,363.75x = 22,277,659.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,277,659.29/5,363.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,153.37

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