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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,392.08, 8,091.58 and 2,617.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,392.08, 8,091.58 and 2,617.24 is: 3,927.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,392.08 : 8,091.58 = 2,617.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,392.08/8,091.58 = 2,617.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,392.08x = 8,091.58 × 2,617.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,392.08x = 21,177,580.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,177,580.07/5,392.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,927.53

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