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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,394, 8,077.08 and 3,204.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,394, 8,077.08 and 3,204.24 is: 4,798.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,394 : 8,077.08 = 3,204.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,394/8,077.08 = 3,204.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,394x = 8,077.08 × 3,204.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,394x = 25,880,902.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,880,902.82/5,394
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,798.09

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