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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,851.41, 8,780.06 and 2,564.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,851.41, 8,780.06 and 2,564.53 is: 3,848.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,851.41 : 8,780.06 = 2,564.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,851.41/8,780.06 = 2,564.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,851.41x = 8,780.06 × 2,564.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,851.41x = 22,516,711.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,516,711.73/5,851.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,848.09

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