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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,395.87, 8,088.61 and 2,764.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,395.87, 8,088.61 and 2,764.61 is: 4,144.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,395.87 : 8,088.61 = 2,764.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,395.87/8,088.61 = 2,764.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,395.87x = 8,088.61 × 2,764.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,395.87x = 22,361,885.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,361,885.75/5,395.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,144.26

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