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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,343.45, 8,013.96 and 2,568.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,343.45, 8,013.96 and 2,568.39 is: 3,852.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,343.45 : 8,013.96 = 2,568.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,343.45/8,013.96 = 2,568.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,343.45x = 8,013.96 × 2,568.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,343.45x = 20,582,974.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,582,974.72/5,343.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,852.00

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