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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,396.44, 8,094.78 and 2,797.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,396.44, 8,094.78 and 2,797.96 is: 4,197.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,396.44 : 8,094.78 = 2,797.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,396.44/8,094.78 = 2,797.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,396.44x = 8,094.78 × 2,797.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,396.44x = 22,648,870.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,648,870.65/5,396.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,197.00

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