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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,369.58, 8,056.94 and 2,772.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,369.58, 8,056.94 and 2,772.52 is: 4,160.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,369.58 : 8,056.94 = 2,772.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,369.58/8,056.94 = 2,772.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,369.58x = 8,056.94 × 2,772.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,369.58x = 22,338,027.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,338,027.29/5,369.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,160.11

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