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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,393.52, 8,091.36 and 2,469.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,393.52, 8,091.36 and 2,469.96 is: 3,705.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,393.52 : 8,091.36 = 2,469.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,393.52/8,091.36 = 2,469.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,393.52x = 8,091.36 × 2,469.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,393.52x = 19,985,335.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,985,335.55/5,393.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,705.43

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