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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,393.39, 8,093.12 and 2,471.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,393.39, 8,093.12 and 2,471.92 is: 3,709.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,393.39 : 8,093.12 = 2,471.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,393.39/8,093.12 = 2,471.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,393.39x = 8,093.12 × 2,471.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,393.39x = 20,005,512.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,005,512.60/5,393.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,709.27

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