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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,435.87, 8,151.88 and 2,586.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,435.87, 8,151.88 and 2,586.01 is: 3,878.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,435.87 : 8,151.88 = 2,586.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,435.87/8,151.88 = 2,586.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,435.87x = 8,151.88 × 2,586.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,435.87x = 21,080,836.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,080,836.73/5,435.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,878.10

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