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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,483.62, 8,226.64 and 2,560.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,483.62, 8,226.64 and 2,560.32 is: 3,841.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,483.62 : 8,226.64 = 2,560.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,483.62/8,226.64 = 2,560.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,483.62x = 8,226.64 × 2,560.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,483.62x = 21,062,830.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,062,830.92/5,483.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,841.04

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