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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,391.62, 8,089.40 and 2,272.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,391.62, 8,089.40 and 2,272.41 is: 3,409.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,391.62 : 8,089.40 = 2,272.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,391.62/8,089.40 = 2,272.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,391.62x = 8,089.40 × 2,272.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,391.62x = 18,382,422.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,382,422.09/5,391.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,409.45

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