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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,364.12, 8,035.32 and 2,582.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,364.12, 8,035.32 and 2,582.52 is: 3,868.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,364.12 : 8,035.32 = 2,582.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,364.12/8,035.32 = 2,582.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,364.12x = 8,035.32 × 2,582.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,364.12x = 20,751,374.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,751,374.61/5,364.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,868.55

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