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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,383.59, 8,068.40 and 2,606.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,383.59, 8,068.40 and 2,606.41 is: 3,906.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,383.59 : 8,068.40 = 2,606.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,383.59/8,068.40 = 2,606.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,383.59x = 8,068.40 × 2,606.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,383.59x = 21,029,558.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,029,558.44/5,383.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,906.23

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