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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,406.76, 8,103.07 and 2,772.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,406.76, 8,103.07 and 2,772.03 is: 4,154.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,406.76 : 8,103.07 = 2,772.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,406.76/8,103.07 = 2,772.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,406.76x = 8,103.07 × 2,772.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,406.76x = 22,461,953.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,461,953.13/5,406.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,154.42

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