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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,347.44, 8,019.06 and 2,573.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,347.44, 8,019.06 and 2,573.46 is: 3,859.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,347.44 : 8,019.06 = 2,573.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,347.44/8,019.06 = 2,573.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,347.44x = 8,019.06 × 2,573.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,347.44x = 20,636,730.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,636,730.15/5,347.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,859.18

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