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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,396.76, 8,089.95 and 2,765.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,396.76, 8,089.95 and 2,765.51 is: 4,145.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,396.76 : 8,089.95 = 2,765.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,396.76/8,089.95 = 2,765.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,396.76x = 8,089.95 × 2,765.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,396.76x = 22,372,837.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,372,837.50/5,396.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,145.60

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