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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,367.69, 8,042.42 and 2,595.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,367.69, 8,042.42 and 2,595.67 is: 3,889.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,367.69 : 8,042.42 = 2,595.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,367.69/8,042.42 = 2,595.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,367.69x = 8,042.42 × 2,595.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,367.69x = 20,875,454.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,875,454.70/5,367.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,889.09

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