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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,381.83, 8,075.18 and 2,747.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,381.83, 8,075.18 and 2,747.71 is: 4,122.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,381.83 : 8,075.18 = 2,747.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,381.83/8,075.18 = 2,747.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,381.83x = 8,075.18 × 2,747.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,381.83x = 22,188,252.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,188,252.84/5,381.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,122.81

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