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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,381.20, 8,071.94 and 2,607.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,381.20, 8,071.94 and 2,607.36 is: 3,911.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,381.20 : 8,071.94 = 2,607.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,381.20/8,071.94 = 2,607.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,381.20x = 8,071.94 × 2,607.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,381.20x = 21,046,453.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,046,453.48/5,381.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,911.11

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