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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,365.09, 8,050.38 and 2,557.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,365.09, 8,050.38 and 2,557.10 is: 3,836.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,365.09 : 8,050.38 = 2,557.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,365.09/8,050.38 = 2,557.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,365.09x = 8,050.38 × 2,557.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,365.09x = 20,585,626.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,585,626.70/5,365.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,836.96

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