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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,381.82, 8,073.50 and 2,606.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,381.82, 8,073.50 and 2,606.21 is: 3,909.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,381.82 : 8,073.50 = 2,606.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,381.82/8,073.50 = 2,606.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,381.82x = 8,073.50 × 2,606.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,381.82x = 21,041,236.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,041,236.44/5,381.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,909.69

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