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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,396.31, 8,094.51 and 4,302.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,396.31, 8,094.51 and 4,302.81 is: 6,454.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,396.31 : 8,094.51 = 4,302.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,396.31/8,094.51 = 4,302.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,396.31x = 8,094.51 × 4,302.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,396.31x = 34,829,138.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,829,138.57/5,396.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,454.25

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