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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,348.63, 8,026.28 and 2,575.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,348.63, 8,026.28 and 2,575.59 is: 3,864.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,348.63 : 8,026.28 = 2,575.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,348.63/8,026.28 = 2,575.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,348.63x = 8,026.28 × 2,575.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,348.63x = 20,672,393.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,672,393.63/5,348.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,864.99

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