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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,393.41, 8,093.34 and 2,273.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,393.41, 8,093.34 and 2,273.23 is: 3,411.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,393.41 : 8,093.34 = 2,273.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,393.41/8,093.34 = 2,273.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,393.41x = 8,093.34 × 2,273.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,393.41x = 18,398,023.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,398,023.29/5,393.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,411.20

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