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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,399.88, 8,097.84 and 2,625.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,399.88, 8,097.84 and 2,625.72 is: 3,937.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,399.88 : 8,097.84 = 2,625.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,399.88/8,097.84 = 2,625.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,399.88x = 8,097.84 × 2,625.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,399.88x = 21,262,660.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,262,660.44/5,399.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,937.62

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