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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,344.84, 8,014.08 and 2,569.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,344.84, 8,014.08 and 2,569.16 is: 3,852.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,344.84 : 8,014.08 = 2,569.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,344.84/8,014.08 = 2,569.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,344.84x = 8,014.08 × 2,569.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,344.84x = 20,589,453.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,589,453.77/5,344.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,852.21

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