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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,493.16, 8,233.98 and 2,569

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,493.16, 8,233.98 and 2,569 is: 3,850.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,493.16 : 8,233.98 = 2,569 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,493.16/8,233.98 = 2,569/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,493.16x = 8,233.98 × 2,569
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,493.16x = 21,153,094.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,153,094.62/5,493.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,850.81

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