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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,357.46, 8,041.37 and 2,586.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,357.46, 8,041.37 and 2,586.08 is: 3,881.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,357.46 : 8,041.37 = 2,586.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,357.46/8,041.37 = 2,586.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,357.46x = 8,041.37 × 2,586.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,357.46x = 20,795,652.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,795,652.70/5,357.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,881.63

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