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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,363.46, 8,050.38 and 2,592.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,363.46, 8,050.38 and 2,592.09 is: 3,890.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,363.46 : 8,050.38 = 2,592.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,363.46/8,050.38 = 2,592.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,363.46x = 8,050.38 × 2,592.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,363.46x = 20,867,309.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,867,309.49/5,363.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,890.64

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