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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,364.67, 8,046.93 and 2,589.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,364.67, 8,046.93 and 2,589.91 is: 3,884.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,364.67 : 8,046.93 = 2,589.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,364.67/8,046.93 = 2,589.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,364.67x = 8,046.93 × 2,589.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,364.67x = 20,840,824.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,840,824.48/5,364.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,884.83

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