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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,354.53, 8,033.71 and 2,392.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,354.53, 8,033.71 and 2,392.72 is: 3,589.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,354.53 : 8,033.71 = 2,392.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,354.53/8,033.71 = 2,392.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,354.53x = 8,033.71 × 2,392.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,354.53x = 19,222,442.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,222,442.20/5,354.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,589.94

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