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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,395.41, 8,093.13 and 1,499.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,395.41, 8,093.13 and 1,499.82 is: 2,249.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,395.41 : 8,093.13 = 1,499.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,395.41/8,093.13 = 1,499.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,395.41x = 8,093.13 × 1,499.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,395.41x = 12,138,238.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,138,238.24/5,395.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,249.73

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