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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,379.66, 8,071.56 and 2,606.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,379.66, 8,071.56 and 2,606.12 is: 3,910.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,379.66 : 8,071.56 = 2,606.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,379.66/8,071.56 = 2,606.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,379.66x = 8,071.56 × 2,606.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,379.66x = 21,035,453.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,035,453.95/5,379.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,910.18

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