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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,361.03, 8,030.52 and 2,579.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,361.03, 8,030.52 and 2,579.49 is: 3,863.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,361.03 : 8,030.52 = 2,579.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,361.03/8,030.52 = 2,579.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,361.03x = 8,030.52 × 2,579.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,361.03x = 20,714,646.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,714,646.03/5,361.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,863.93

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