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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,339.64, 8,010.92 and 2,568.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,339.64, 8,010.92 and 2,568.63 is: 3,853.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,339.64 : 8,010.92 = 2,568.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,339.64/8,010.92 = 2,568.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,339.64x = 8,010.92 × 2,568.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,339.64x = 20,577,036.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,577,036.54/5,339.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,853.64

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