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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,363.91, 8,043.84 and 2,589.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,363.91, 8,043.84 and 2,589.66 is: 3,883.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,363.91 : 8,043.84 = 2,589.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,363.91/8,043.84 = 2,589.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,363.91x = 8,043.84 × 2,589.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,363.91x = 20,830,810.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,830,810.69/5,363.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,883.51

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