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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,395.98, 8,094.70 and 2,622.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,395.98, 8,094.70 and 2,622.28 is: 3,933.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,395.98 : 8,094.70 = 2,622.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,395.98/8,094.70 = 2,622.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,395.98x = 8,094.70 × 2,622.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,395.98x = 21,226,569.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,226,569.92/5,395.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,933.78

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