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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,365.96, 8,042.45 and 2,729.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,365.96, 8,042.45 and 2,729.52 is: 4,090.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,365.96 : 8,042.45 = 2,729.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,365.96/8,042.45 = 2,729.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,365.96x = 8,042.45 × 2,729.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,365.96x = 21,952,014.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,952,014.48/5,365.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,090.98

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