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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,395.16, 8,095.98 and 2,274.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,395.16, 8,095.98 and 2,274.98 is: 3,413.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,395.16 : 8,095.98 = 2,274.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,395.16/8,095.98 = 2,274.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,395.16x = 8,095.98 × 2,274.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,395.16x = 18,418,192.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,418,192.58/5,395.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,413.84

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