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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,389.88, 8,083.38 and 2,466.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,389.88, 8,083.38 and 2,466.68 is: 3,699.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,389.88 : 8,083.38 = 2,466.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,389.88/8,083.38 = 2,466.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,389.88x = 8,083.38 × 2,466.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,389.88x = 19,939,111.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,939,111.78/5,389.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,699.36

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