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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,360.66, 8,036.36 and 2,589.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,360.66, 8,036.36 and 2,589.27 is: 3,881.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,360.66 : 8,036.36 = 2,589.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,360.66/8,036.36 = 2,589.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,360.66x = 8,036.36 × 2,589.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,360.66x = 20,808,292.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,808,292.91/5,360.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,881.67

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