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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,408.26, 8,105.32 and 2,773.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,408.26, 8,105.32 and 2,773.54 is: 4,156.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,408.26 : 8,105.32 = 2,773.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,408.26/8,105.32 = 2,773.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,408.26x = 8,105.32 × 2,773.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,408.26x = 22,480,429.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,480,429.23/5,408.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,156.68

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