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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,341.11, 8,011.67 and 2,566.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,341.11, 8,011.67 and 2,566.05 is: 3,849.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,341.11 : 8,011.67 = 2,566.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,341.11/8,011.67 = 2,566.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,341.11x = 8,011.67 × 2,566.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,341.11x = 20,558,332.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,558,332.97/5,341.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,849.08

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