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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,368.14, 8,052.21 and 2,771.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,368.14, 8,052.21 and 2,771.28 is: 4,156.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,368.14 : 8,052.21 = 2,771.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,368.14/8,052.21 = 2,771.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,368.14x = 8,052.21 × 2,771.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,368.14x = 22,314,928.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,314,928.53/5,368.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,156.92

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