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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,354.32, 8,034.12 and 2,583.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,354.32, 8,034.12 and 2,583.34 is: 3,876.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,354.32 : 8,034.12 = 2,583.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,354.32/8,034.12 = 2,583.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,354.32x = 8,034.12 × 2,583.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,354.32x = 20,754,863.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,754,863.56/5,354.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,876.28

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