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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,363.67, 8,045.43 and 2,588.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,363.67, 8,045.43 and 2,588.91 is: 3,883.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,363.67 : 8,045.43 = 2,588.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,363.67/8,045.43 = 2,588.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,363.67x = 8,045.43 × 2,588.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,363.67x = 20,828,899.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,828,899.56/5,363.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,883.33

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