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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,363.94, 8,048.22 and 2,592.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,363.94, 8,048.22 and 2,592.69 is: 3,890.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,363.94 : 8,048.22 = 2,592.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,363.94/8,048.22 = 2,592.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,363.94x = 8,048.22 × 2,592.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,363.94x = 20,866,539.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,866,539.51/5,363.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,890.15

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