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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,396.03, 8,082.30 and 2,616.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,396.03, 8,082.30 and 2,616.82 is: 3,919.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,396.03 : 8,082.30 = 2,616.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,396.03/8,082.30 = 2,616.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,396.03x = 8,082.30 × 2,616.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,396.03x = 21,149,924.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,149,924.29/5,396.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,919.53

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