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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,354.63, 8,026.61 and 2,580.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,354.63, 8,026.61 and 2,580.51 is: 3,868.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,354.63 : 8,026.61 = 2,580.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,354.63/8,026.61 = 2,580.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,354.63x = 8,026.61 × 2,580.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,354.63x = 20,712,734.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,712,734.47/5,354.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,868.20

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