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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,348.38, 8,017.23 and 2,574.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,348.38, 8,017.23 and 2,574.26 is: 3,858.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,348.38 : 8,017.23 = 2,574.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,348.38/8,017.23 = 2,574.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,348.38x = 8,017.23 × 2,574.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,348.38x = 20,638,434.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,638,434.50/5,348.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,858.82

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