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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,394.72, 8,090.80 and 2,316.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,394.72, 8,090.80 and 2,316.32 is: 3,473.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,394.72 : 8,090.80 = 2,316.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,394.72/8,090.80 = 2,316.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,394.72x = 8,090.80 × 2,316.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,394.72x = 18,740,881.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,740,881.86/5,394.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,473.93

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