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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,366.59, 8,051.56 and 2,407.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,366.59, 8,051.56 and 2,407.50 is: 3,612.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,366.59 : 8,051.56 = 2,407.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,366.59/8,051.56 = 2,407.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,366.59x = 8,051.56 × 2,407.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,366.59x = 19,384,124.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,384,124.68/5,366.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,612.00

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