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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,356.16, 8,034.30 and 2,394.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,356.16, 8,034.30 and 2,394.75 is: 3,592.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,356.16 : 8,034.30 = 2,394.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,356.16/8,034.30 = 2,394.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,356.16x = 8,034.30 × 2,394.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,356.16x = 19,240,139.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,240,139.93/5,356.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,592.16

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