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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,364.25, 8,047.41 and 2,592.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,364.25, 8,047.41 and 2,592.84 is: 3,889.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,364.25 : 8,047.41 = 2,592.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,364.25/8,047.41 = 2,592.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,364.25x = 8,047.41 × 2,592.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,364.25x = 20,865,646.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,865,646.54/5,364.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,889.76

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