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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,400.27, 8,095.55 and 2,795.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,400.27, 8,095.55 and 2,795.31 is: 4,190.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,400.27 : 8,095.55 = 2,795.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,400.27/8,095.55 = 2,795.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,400.27x = 8,095.55 × 2,795.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,400.27x = 22,629,557.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,629,557.89/5,400.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,190.45

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