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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,366.94, 8,052.72 and 2,595.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,366.94, 8,052.72 and 2,595.69 is: 3,894.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,366.94 : 8,052.72 = 2,595.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,366.94/8,052.72 = 2,595.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,366.94x = 8,052.72 × 2,595.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,366.94x = 20,902,364.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,902,364.78/5,366.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,894.65

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