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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,364.51, 8,041.43 and 2,548.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,364.51, 8,041.43 and 2,548.41 is: 3,820.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,364.51 : 8,041.43 = 2,548.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,364.51/8,041.43 = 2,548.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,364.51x = 8,041.43 × 2,548.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,364.51x = 20,492,847.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,492,847.88/5,364.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,820.08

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