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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,363.53, 8,038.31 and 2,584.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,363.53, 8,038.31 and 2,584.52 is: 3,873.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,363.53 : 8,038.31 = 2,584.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,363.53/8,038.31 = 2,584.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,363.53x = 8,038.31 × 2,584.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,363.53x = 20,775,149.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,775,149.99/5,363.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,873.41

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