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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,406.16, 8,105.52 and 2,767.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,406.16, 8,105.52 and 2,767.20 is: 4,148.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,406.16 : 8,105.52 = 2,767.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,406.16/8,105.52 = 2,767.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,406.16x = 8,105.52 × 2,767.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,406.16x = 22,429,594.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,429,594.94/5,406.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,148.90

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