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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,354.83, 8,034.99 and 2,583.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,354.83, 8,034.99 and 2,583.86 is: 3,877.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,354.83 : 8,034.99 = 2,583.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,354.83/8,034.99 = 2,583.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,354.83x = 8,034.99 × 2,583.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,354.83x = 20,761,276.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,761,276.34/5,354.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,877.12

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