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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,365.58, 8,037.63 and 2,584.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,365.58, 8,037.63 and 2,584.04 is: 3,870.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,365.58 : 8,037.63 = 2,584.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,365.58/8,037.63 = 2,584.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,365.58x = 8,037.63 × 2,584.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,365.58x = 20,769,517.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,769,517.24/5,365.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,870.88

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