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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,034.44, 7,556.28 and 2,571

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,034.44, 7,556.28 and 2,571 is: 3,858.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,034.44 : 7,556.28 = 2,571 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,034.44/7,556.28 = 2,571/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,034.44x = 7,556.28 × 2,571
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,034.44x = 19,427,195.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,427,195.88/5,034.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,858.86

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