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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,402.91, 8,092.60 and 2,623.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,402.91, 8,092.60 and 2,623.74 is: 3,929.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,402.91 : 8,092.60 = 2,623.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,402.91/8,092.60 = 2,623.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,402.91x = 8,092.60 × 2,623.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,402.91x = 21,232,878.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,232,878.32/5,402.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,929.90

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