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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,395.77, 8,094.53 and 2,622.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,395.77, 8,094.53 and 2,622.60 is: 3,934.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,395.77 : 8,094.53 = 2,622.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,395.77/8,094.53 = 2,622.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,395.77x = 8,094.53 × 2,622.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,395.77x = 21,228,714.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,228,714.38/5,395.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,934.33

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