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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,428.92, 8,136.87 and 2,797.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,428.92, 8,136.87 and 2,797.68 is: 4,193.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,428.92 : 8,136.87 = 2,797.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,428.92/8,136.87 = 2,797.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,428.92x = 8,136.87 × 2,797.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,428.92x = 22,764,358.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,764,358.46/5,428.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,193.17

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