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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,349.82, 8,012.62 and 2,578.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,349.82, 8,012.62 and 2,578.48 is: 3,861.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,349.82 : 8,012.62 = 2,578.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,349.82/8,012.62 = 2,578.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,349.82x = 8,012.62 × 2,578.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,349.82x = 20,660,408.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,660,408.68/5,349.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,861.89

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