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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,361.42, 8,040.69 and 2,587.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,361.42, 8,040.69 and 2,587.38 is: 3,880.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,361.42 : 8,040.69 = 2,587.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,361.42/8,040.69 = 2,587.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,361.42x = 8,040.69 × 2,587.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,361.42x = 20,804,320.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,804,320.49/5,361.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,880.38

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