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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,344.35, 8,018.14 and 2,570.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,344.35, 8,018.14 and 2,570.23 is: 3,856.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,344.35 : 8,018.14 = 2,570.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,344.35/8,018.14 = 2,570.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,344.35x = 8,018.14 × 2,570.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,344.35x = 20,608,463.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,608,463.97/5,344.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,856.12

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