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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,364.94, 8,049.72 and 2,593.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,364.94, 8,049.72 and 2,593.69 is: 3,891.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,364.94 : 8,049.72 = 2,593.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,364.94/8,049.72 = 2,593.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,364.94x = 8,049.72 × 2,593.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,364.94x = 20,878,478.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,878,478.27/5,364.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,891.65

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