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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,851.35, 8,779.32 and 2,564.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,851.35, 8,779.32 and 2,564.94 is: 3,848.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,851.35 : 8,779.32 = 2,564.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,851.35/8,779.32 = 2,564.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,851.35x = 8,779.32 × 2,564.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,851.35x = 22,518,429.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,518,429.04/5,851.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,848.42

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