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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,363.03, 8,033.52 and 2,581.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,363.03, 8,033.52 and 2,581.49 is: 3,866.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,363.03 : 8,033.52 = 2,581.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,363.03/8,033.52 = 2,581.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,363.03x = 8,033.52 × 2,581.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,363.03x = 20,738,451.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,738,451.54/5,363.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,866.93

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