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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,348.03, 8,015.36 and 2,574.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,348.03, 8,015.36 and 2,574.19 is: 3,858.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,348.03 : 8,015.36 = 2,574.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,348.03/8,015.36 = 2,574.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,348.03x = 8,015.36 × 2,574.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,348.03x = 20,633,019.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,633,019.48/5,348.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,858.06

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