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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,341.41, 8,010.09 and 2,567.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,341.41, 8,010.09 and 2,567.43 is: 3,850.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,341.41 : 8,010.09 = 2,567.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,341.41/8,010.09 = 2,567.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,341.41x = 8,010.09 × 2,567.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,341.41x = 20,565,345.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,565,345.37/5,341.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,850.17

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