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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,360.05, 8,041.71 and 2,586.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,360.05, 8,041.71 and 2,586.81 is: 3,881.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,360.05 : 8,041.71 = 2,586.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,360.05/8,041.71 = 2,586.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,360.05x = 8,041.71 × 2,586.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,360.05x = 20,802,371.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,802,371.26/5,360.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,881.00

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