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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,346.25, 8,021.11 and 2,573.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,346.25, 8,021.11 and 2,573.14 is: 3,860.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,346.25 : 8,021.11 = 2,573.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,346.25/8,021.11 = 2,573.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,346.25x = 8,021.11 × 2,573.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,346.25x = 20,639,438.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,639,438.99/5,346.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,860.55

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