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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,395.92, 8,094.78 and 2,474.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,395.92, 8,094.78 and 2,474.46 is: 3,712.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,395.92 : 8,094.78 = 2,474.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,395.92/8,094.78 = 2,474.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,395.92x = 8,094.78 × 2,474.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,395.92x = 20,030,209.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,030,209.32/5,395.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,712.10

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