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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,392.59, 8,089.83 and 2,621.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,392.59, 8,089.83 and 2,621.18 is: 3,932.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,392.59 : 8,089.83 = 2,621.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,392.59/8,089.83 = 2,621.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,392.59x = 8,089.83 × 2,621.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,392.59x = 21,204,860.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,204,860.15/5,392.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,932.22

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