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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,367.96, 8,051.94 and 2,289.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,367.96, 8,051.94 and 2,289.96 is: 3,434.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,367.96 : 8,051.94 = 2,289.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,367.96/8,051.94 = 2,289.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,367.96x = 8,051.94 × 2,289.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,367.96x = 18,438,620.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,438,620.52/5,367.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,434.94

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