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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,338.17, 8,007.33 and 2,564.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,338.17, 8,007.33 and 2,564.34 is: 3,846.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,338.17 : 8,007.33 = 2,564.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,338.17/8,007.33 = 2,564.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,338.17x = 8,007.33 × 2,564.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,338.17x = 20,533,516.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,533,516.61/5,338.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,846.55

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