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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,363.25, 8,045.91 and 2,591.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,363.25, 8,045.91 and 2,591.84 is: 3,888.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,363.25 : 8,045.91 = 2,591.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,363.25/8,045.91 = 2,591.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,363.25x = 8,045.91 × 2,591.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,363.25x = 20,853,671.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,853,671.14/5,363.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,888.25

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