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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,383.97, 8,072.24 and 2,746.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,383.97, 8,072.24 and 2,746.35 is: 4,117.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,383.97 : 8,072.24 = 2,746.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,383.97/8,072.24 = 2,746.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,383.97x = 8,072.24 × 2,746.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,383.97x = 22,169,182.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,169,182.59/5,383.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,117.63

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