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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,336.45, 8,001.08 and 2,564.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,336.45, 8,001.08 and 2,564.45 is: 3,844.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,336.45 : 8,001.08 = 2,564.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,336.45/8,001.08 = 2,564.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,336.45x = 8,001.08 × 2,564.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,336.45x = 20,518,356.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,518,356.78/5,336.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,844.95

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