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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,405.56, 8,103.54 and 2,592.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,405.56, 8,103.54 and 2,592.86 is: 3,886.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,405.56 : 8,103.54 = 2,592.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,405.56/8,103.54 = 2,592.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,405.56x = 8,103.54 × 2,592.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,405.56x = 21,011,359.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,011,359.51/5,405.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,886.99

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