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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,394.97, 8,093.38 and 2,473.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,394.97, 8,093.38 and 2,473.53 is: 3,710.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,394.97 : 8,093.38 = 2,473.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,394.97/8,093.38 = 2,473.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,394.97x = 8,093.38 × 2,473.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,394.97x = 20,019,218.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,019,218.23/5,394.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,710.72

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