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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,376.21, 8,051.59 and 2,737.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,376.21, 8,051.59 and 2,737.23 is: 4,099.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,376.21 : 8,051.59 = 2,737.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,376.21/8,051.59 = 2,737.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,376.21x = 8,051.59 × 2,737.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,376.21x = 22,039,053.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,039,053.70/5,376.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,099.37

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