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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,348.34, 8,015.81 and 2,574.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,348.34, 8,015.81 and 2,574.27 is: 3,858.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,348.34 : 8,015.81 = 2,574.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,348.34/8,015.81 = 2,574.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,348.34x = 8,015.81 × 2,574.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,348.34x = 20,634,819.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,634,819.13/5,348.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,858.18

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