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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,358.34, 8,039.82 and 2,892.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,358.34, 8,039.82 and 2,892.67 is: 4,340.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,358.34 : 8,039.82 = 2,892.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,358.34/8,039.82 = 2,892.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,358.34x = 8,039.82 × 2,892.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,358.34x = 23,256,546.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,256,546.12/5,358.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,340.25

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