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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,356.79, 8,038.35 and 2,586.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,356.79, 8,038.35 and 2,586.32 is: 3,881.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,356.79 : 8,038.35 = 2,586.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,356.79/8,038.35 = 2,586.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,356.79x = 8,038.35 × 2,586.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,356.79x = 20,789,745.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,789,745.37/5,356.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,881.01

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