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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,335.58, 8,004.18 and 2,561.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,335.58, 8,004.18 and 2,561.73 is: 3,842.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,335.58 : 8,004.18 = 2,561.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,335.58/8,004.18 = 2,561.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,335.58x = 8,004.18 × 2,561.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,335.58x = 20,504,535.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,504,535.22/5,335.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,842.99

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