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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,343.97, 8,017.58 and 2,569.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,343.97, 8,017.58 and 2,569.86 is: 3,855.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,343.97 : 8,017.58 = 2,569.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,343.97/8,017.58 = 2,569.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,343.97x = 8,017.58 × 2,569.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,343.97x = 20,604,058.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,604,058.14/5,343.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,855.57

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