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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,351.04, 8,014.46 and 2,579.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,351.04, 8,014.46 and 2,579.72 is: 3,863.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,351.04 : 8,014.46 = 2,579.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,351.04/8,014.46 = 2,579.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,351.04x = 8,014.46 × 2,579.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,351.04x = 20,675,009.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,675,009.78/5,351.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,863.74

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