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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,363.30, 8,046.56 and 2,589.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,363.30, 8,046.56 and 2,589.45 is: 3,884.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,363.30 : 8,046.56 = 2,589.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,363.30/8,046.56 = 2,589.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,363.30x = 8,046.56 × 2,589.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,363.30x = 20,836,151.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,836,151.84/5,363.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,884.95

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