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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,493.62, 8,243.11 and 2,571.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,493.62, 8,243.11 and 2,571.38 is: 3,858.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,493.62 : 8,243.11 = 2,571.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,493.62/8,243.11 = 2,571.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,493.62x = 8,243.11 × 2,571.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,493.62x = 21,196,168.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,196,168.19/5,493.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,858.32

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