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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,363.60, 8,045.40 and 2,592.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,363.60, 8,045.40 and 2,592.40 is: 3,888.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,363.60 : 8,045.40 = 2,592.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,363.60/8,045.40 = 2,592.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,363.60x = 8,045.40 × 2,592.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,363.60x = 20,856,894.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,856,894.96/5,363.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,888.60

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