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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,348.70, 8,021.84 and 2,573.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,348.70, 8,021.84 and 2,573.96 is: 3,860.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,348.70 : 8,021.84 = 2,573.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,348.70/8,021.84 = 2,573.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,348.70x = 8,021.84 × 2,573.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,348.70x = 20,647,842.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,647,842.31/5,348.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,860.35

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