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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,395.82, 8,088.94 and 2,761.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,395.82, 8,088.94 and 2,761.85 is: 4,140.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,395.82 : 8,088.94 = 2,761.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,395.82/8,088.94 = 2,761.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,395.82x = 8,088.94 × 2,761.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,395.82x = 22,340,409.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,340,409.35/5,395.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,140.32

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