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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,383.35, 8,067.50 and 2,609.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,383.35, 8,067.50 and 2,609.28 is: 3,910.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,383.35 : 8,067.50 = 2,609.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,383.35/8,067.50 = 2,609.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,383.35x = 8,067.50 × 2,609.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,383.35x = 21,050,366.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,050,366.40/5,383.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,910.28

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