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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,353.59, 8,033.12 and 2,392.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,353.59, 8,033.12 and 2,392.94 is: 3,590.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,353.59 : 8,033.12 = 2,392.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,353.59/8,033.12 = 2,392.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,353.59x = 8,033.12 × 2,392.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,353.59x = 19,222,804.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,222,804.72/5,353.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,590.64

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