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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,366.69, 8,045.81 and 2,592.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,366.69, 8,045.81 and 2,592.62 is: 3,886.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,366.69 : 8,045.81 = 2,592.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,366.69/8,045.81 = 2,592.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,366.69x = 8,045.81 × 2,592.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,366.69x = 20,859,730.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,859,730.95/5,366.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,886.89

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