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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,343.42, 8,013.08 and 2,569.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,343.42, 8,013.08 and 2,569.44 is: 3,853.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,343.42 : 8,013.08 = 2,569.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,343.42/8,013.08 = 2,569.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,343.42x = 8,013.08 × 2,569.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,343.42x = 20,589,128.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,589,128.28/5,343.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,853.17

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