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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,367.27, 8,045.25 and 2,901.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,367.27, 8,045.25 and 2,901.42 is: 4,349.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,367.27 : 8,045.25 = 2,901.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,367.27/8,045.25 = 2,901.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,367.27x = 8,045.25 × 2,901.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,367.27x = 23,342,649.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,342,649.26/5,367.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,349.07

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