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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,343.37, 8,016.80 and 2,570.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,343.37, 8,016.80 and 2,570.27 is: 3,856.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,343.37 : 8,016.80 = 2,570.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,343.37/8,016.80 = 2,570.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,343.37x = 8,016.80 × 2,570.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,343.37x = 20,605,287.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,605,287.60/5,343.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,856.24

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