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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,370.13, 8,050.39 and 2,736.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,370.13, 8,050.39 and 2,736.15 is: 4,101.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,370.13 : 8,050.39 = 2,736.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,370.13/8,050.39 = 2,736.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,370.13x = 8,050.39 × 2,736.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,370.13x = 22,027,037.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,027,037.57/5,370.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,101.77

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