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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,371.07, 8,047.49 and 2,599.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,371.07, 8,047.49 and 2,599.04 is: 3,894.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,371.07 : 8,047.49 = 2,599.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,371.07/8,047.49 = 2,599.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,371.07x = 8,047.49 × 2,599.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,371.07x = 20,915,755.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,915,755.53/5,371.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,894.15

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