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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,386.06, 8,075.64 and 2,573.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,386.06, 8,075.64 and 2,573.74 is: 3,858.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,386.06 : 8,075.64 = 2,573.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,386.06/8,075.64 = 2,573.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,386.06x = 8,075.64 × 2,573.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,386.06x = 20,784,597.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,784,597.69/5,386.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,858.96

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