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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,341.68, 8,008.56 and 2,528.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,341.68, 8,008.56 and 2,528.88 is: 3,791.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,341.68 : 8,008.56 = 2,528.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,341.68/8,008.56 = 2,528.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,341.68x = 8,008.56 × 2,528.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,341.68x = 20,252,687.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,252,687.21/5,341.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,791.45

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