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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,347.51, 8,014.58 and 2,573.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,347.51, 8,014.58 and 2,573.43 is: 3,856.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,347.51 : 8,014.58 = 2,573.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,347.51/8,014.58 = 2,573.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,347.51x = 8,014.58 × 2,573.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,347.51x = 20,624,977.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,624,977.80/5,347.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,856.93

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