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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,391.04, 8,083.68 and 2,311.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,391.04, 8,083.68 and 2,311.36 is: 3,465.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,391.04 : 8,083.68 = 2,311.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,391.04/8,083.68 = 2,311.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,391.04x = 8,083.68 × 2,311.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,391.04x = 18,684,294.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,684,294.60/5,391.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,465.81

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