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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,345.04, 8,011.89 and 2,569.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,345.04, 8,011.89 and 2,569.98 is: 3,852.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,345.04 : 8,011.89 = 2,569.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,345.04/8,011.89 = 2,569.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,345.04x = 8,011.89 × 2,569.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,345.04x = 20,590,397.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,590,397.06/5,345.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,852.24

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