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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,363.70, 8,047.35 and 2,592.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,363.70, 8,047.35 and 2,592.06 is: 3,888.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,363.70 : 8,047.35 = 2,592.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,363.70/8,047.35 = 2,592.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,363.70x = 8,047.35 × 2,592.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,363.70x = 20,859,214.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,859,214.04/5,363.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,888.96

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