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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,347.83, 8,015.06 and 2,573.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,347.83, 8,015.06 and 2,573.76 is: 3,857.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,347.83 : 8,015.06 = 2,573.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,347.83/8,015.06 = 2,573.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,347.83x = 8,015.06 × 2,573.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,347.83x = 20,628,877.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,628,877.32/5,347.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,857.43

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