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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,407.26, 8,103.83 and 2,772.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,407.26, 8,103.83 and 2,772.54 is: 4,155.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,407.26 : 8,103.83 = 2,772.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,407.26/8,103.83 = 2,772.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,407.26x = 8,103.83 × 2,772.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,407.26x = 22,468,178.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,468,178.97/5,407.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,155.19

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