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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,344.04, 8,010.39 and 2,568.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,344.04, 8,010.39 and 2,568.98 is: 3,850.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,344.04 : 8,010.39 = 2,568.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,344.04/8,010.39 = 2,568.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,344.04x = 8,010.39 × 2,568.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,344.04x = 20,578,531.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,578,531.70/5,344.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,850.74

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