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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,343.46, 8,016.12 and 2,575.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,343.46, 8,016.12 and 2,575.12 is: 3,863.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,343.46 : 8,016.12 = 2,575.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,343.46/8,016.12 = 2,575.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,343.46x = 8,016.12 × 2,575.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,343.46x = 20,642,470.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,642,470.93/5,343.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,863.13

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