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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,365.56, 8,043.52 and 2,594.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,365.56, 8,043.52 and 2,594.89 is: 3,890.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,365.56 : 8,043.52 = 2,594.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,365.56/8,043.52 = 2,594.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,365.56x = 8,043.52 × 2,594.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,365.56x = 20,872,049.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,872,049.61/5,365.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,890.00

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