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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,367.33, 8,052.74 and 2,594.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,367.33, 8,052.74 and 2,594.32 is: 3,892.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,367.33 : 8,052.74 = 2,594.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,367.33/8,052.74 = 2,594.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,367.33x = 8,052.74 × 2,594.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,367.33x = 20,891,384.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,891,384.44/5,367.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,892.32

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