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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,396.76, 8,099.96 and 2,766.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,396.76, 8,099.96 and 2,766.06 is: 4,151.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,396.76 : 8,099.96 = 2,766.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,396.76/8,099.96 = 2,766.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,396.76x = 8,099.96 × 2,766.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,396.76x = 22,404,934.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,404,934.86/5,396.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,151.55

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