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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,393.97, 8,091.48 and 1,498.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,393.97, 8,091.48 and 1,498.35 is: 2,247.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,393.97 : 8,091.48 = 1,498.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,393.97/8,091.48 = 1,498.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,393.97x = 8,091.48 × 1,498.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,393.97x = 12,123,869.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,123,869.06/5,393.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,247.67

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