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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,395.97, 8,094.88 and 2,474.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,395.97, 8,094.88 and 2,474.53 is: 3,712.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,395.97 : 8,094.88 = 2,474.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,395.97/8,094.88 = 2,474.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,395.97x = 8,094.88 × 2,474.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,395.97x = 20,031,023.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,031,023.41/5,395.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,712.22

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