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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,368.03, 8,054.59 and 2,593.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,368.03, 8,054.59 and 2,593.15 is: 3,890.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,368.03 : 8,054.59 = 2,593.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,368.03/8,054.59 = 2,593.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,368.03x = 8,054.59 × 2,593.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,368.03x = 20,886,738.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,886,738.30/5,368.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,890.95

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