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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,391.27, 8,071.88 and 2,753.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,391.27, 8,071.88 and 2,753.10 is: 4,121.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,391.27 : 8,071.88 = 2,753.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,391.27/8,071.88 = 2,753.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,391.27x = 8,071.88 × 2,753.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,391.27x = 22,222,692.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,222,692.83/5,391.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,121.98

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