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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,394.16, 8,094.48 and 2,273.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,394.16, 8,094.48 and 2,273.97 is: 3,412.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,394.16 : 8,094.48 = 2,273.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,394.16/8,094.48 = 2,273.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,394.16x = 8,094.48 × 2,273.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,394.16x = 18,406,604.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,406,604.69/5,394.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,412.32

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