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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,350.45, 8,024.46 and 2,575.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,350.45, 8,024.46 and 2,575.71 is: 3,862.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,350.45 : 8,024.46 = 2,575.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,350.45/8,024.46 = 2,575.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,350.45x = 8,024.46 × 2,575.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,350.45x = 20,668,681.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,668,681.87/5,350.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,862.98

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