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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,391.63, 8,091.09 and 2,620.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,391.63, 8,091.09 and 2,620.22 is: 3,932.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,391.63 : 8,091.09 = 2,620.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,391.63/8,091.09 = 2,620.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,391.63x = 8,091.09 × 2,620.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,391.63x = 21,200,395.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,200,395.38/5,391.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,932.09

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