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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,398.83, 8,093.04 and 2,767.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,398.83, 8,093.04 and 2,767.57 is: 4,148.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,398.83 : 8,093.04 = 2,767.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,398.83/8,093.04 = 2,767.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,398.83x = 8,093.04 × 2,767.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,398.83x = 22,398,031.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,398,031.89/5,398.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,148.68

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