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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,346.42, 8,017.58 and 2,572.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,346.42, 8,017.58 and 2,572.44 is: 3,857.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,346.42 : 8,017.58 = 2,572.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,346.42/8,017.58 = 2,572.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,346.42x = 8,017.58 × 2,572.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,346.42x = 20,624,743.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,624,743.50/5,346.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,857.67

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