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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,365.60, 8,043.36 and 2,767.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,365.60, 8,043.36 and 2,767.84 is: 4,149.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,365.60 : 8,043.36 = 2,767.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,365.60/8,043.36 = 2,767.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,365.60x = 8,043.36 × 2,767.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,365.60x = 22,262,733.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,262,733.54/5,365.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,149.16

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