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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,368.56, 8,051.22 and 2,595.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,368.56, 8,051.22 and 2,595.93 is: 3,893.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,368.56 : 8,051.22 = 2,595.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,368.56/8,051.22 = 2,595.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,368.56x = 8,051.22 × 2,595.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,368.56x = 20,900,403.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,900,403.53/5,368.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,893.11

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