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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,346.38, 8,014.23 and 2,572.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,346.38, 8,014.23 and 2,572.26 is: 3,855.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,346.38 : 8,014.23 = 2,572.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,346.38/8,014.23 = 2,572.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,346.38x = 8,014.23 × 2,572.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,346.38x = 20,614,683.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,614,683.26/5,346.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,855.82

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