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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,368.77, 8,055.45 and 2,773.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,368.77, 8,055.45 and 2,773.53 is: 4,161.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,368.77 : 8,055.45 = 2,773.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,368.77/8,055.45 = 2,773.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,368.77x = 8,055.45 × 2,773.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,368.77x = 22,342,032.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,342,032.24/5,368.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,161.48

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