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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,383.34, 8,068.03 and 2,606.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,383.34, 8,068.03 and 2,606.16 is: 3,905.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,383.34 : 8,068.03 = 2,606.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,383.34/8,068.03 = 2,606.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,383.34x = 8,068.03 × 2,606.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,383.34x = 21,026,570.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,026,570.55/5,383.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,905.86

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