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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,406.89, 8,092.91 and 2,904.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,406.89, 8,092.91 and 2,904.59 is: 4,347.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,406.89 : 8,092.91 = 2,904.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,406.89/8,092.91 = 2,904.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,406.89x = 8,092.91 × 2,904.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,406.89x = 23,506,612.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,506,612.95/5,406.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,347.53

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