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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,342.22, 8,011.10 and 2,568.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,342.22, 8,011.10 and 2,568.24 is: 3,851.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,342.22 : 8,011.10 = 2,568.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,342.22/8,011.10 = 2,568.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,342.22x = 8,011.10 × 2,568.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,342.22x = 20,574,427.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,574,427.46/5,342.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,851.29

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