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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,367.13, 8,051.85 and 2,735.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,367.13, 8,051.85 and 2,735.02 is: 4,103.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,367.13 : 8,051.85 = 2,735.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,367.13/8,051.85 = 2,735.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,367.13x = 8,051.85 × 2,735.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,367.13x = 22,021,970.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,021,970.79/5,367.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,103.12

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