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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,376.96, 8,066.88 and 2,604.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,376.96, 8,066.88 and 2,604.96 is: 3,908.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,376.96 : 8,066.88 = 2,604.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,376.96/8,066.88 = 2,604.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,376.96x = 8,066.88 × 2,604.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,376.96x = 21,013,899.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,013,899.72/5,376.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,908.14

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