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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,396.40, 8,097.63 and 2,474.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,396.40, 8,097.63 and 2,474.91 is: 3,713.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,396.40 : 8,097.63 = 2,474.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,396.40/8,097.63 = 2,474.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,396.40x = 8,097.63 × 2,474.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,396.40x = 20,040,905.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,040,905.46/5,396.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,713.75

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