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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,395.53, 8,093.97 and 1,499.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,395.53, 8,093.97 and 1,499.94 is: 2,250.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,395.53 : 8,093.97 = 1,499.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,395.53/8,093.97 = 1,499.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,395.53x = 8,093.97 × 1,499.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,395.53x = 12,140,469.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,140,469.36/5,395.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,250.10

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