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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,366.28, 8,051.73 and 2,595.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,366.28, 8,051.73 and 2,595.04 is: 3,893.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,366.28 : 8,051.73 = 2,595.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,366.28/8,051.73 = 2,595.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,366.28x = 8,051.73 × 2,595.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,366.28x = 20,894,538.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,894,538.86/5,366.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,893.68

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