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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,350.13, 8,028.53 and 2,577.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,350.13, 8,028.53 and 2,577.09 is: 3,867.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,350.13 : 8,028.53 = 2,577.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,350.13/8,028.53 = 2,577.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,350.13x = 8,028.53 × 2,577.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,350.13x = 20,690,231.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,690,231.49/5,350.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,867.24

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