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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,356.32, 8,033.28 and 2,581.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,356.32, 8,033.28 and 2,581.26 is: 3,871.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,356.32 : 8,033.28 = 2,581.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,356.32/8,033.28 = 2,581.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,356.32x = 8,033.28 × 2,581.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,356.32x = 20,735,984.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,735,984.33/5,356.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,871.31

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