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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,365.82, 8,050.49 and 2,592.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,365.82, 8,050.49 and 2,592.81 is: 3,890.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,365.82 : 8,050.49 = 2,592.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,365.82/8,050.49 = 2,592.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,365.82x = 8,050.49 × 2,592.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,365.82x = 20,873,390.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,873,390.98/5,365.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,890.07

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