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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,376.34, 8,057.42 and 2,599.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,376.34, 8,057.42 and 2,599.25 is: 3,895.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,376.34 : 8,057.42 = 2,599.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,376.34/8,057.42 = 2,599.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,376.34x = 8,057.42 × 2,599.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,376.34x = 20,943,235.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,943,235.94/5,376.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,895.45

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