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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,343.22, 8,012.60 and 2,569.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,343.22, 8,012.60 and 2,569.24 is: 3,852.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,343.22 : 8,012.60 = 2,569.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,343.22/8,012.60 = 2,569.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,343.22x = 8,012.60 × 2,569.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,343.22x = 20,586,292.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,586,292.42/5,343.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,852.79

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