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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,353.68, 8,027.08 and 2,576.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,353.68, 8,027.08 and 2,576.72 is: 3,863.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,353.68 : 8,027.08 = 2,576.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,353.68/8,027.08 = 2,576.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,353.68x = 8,027.08 × 2,576.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,353.68x = 20,683,537.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,683,537.58/5,353.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,863.42

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