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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,338.35, 8,008.31 and 2,562.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,338.35, 8,008.31 and 2,562.75 is: 3,844.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,338.35 : 8,008.31 = 2,562.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,338.35/8,008.31 = 2,562.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,338.35x = 8,008.31 × 2,562.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,338.35x = 20,523,302.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,523,302.86/5,338.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,844.50

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