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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,396.55, 8,094.13 and 2,277.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,396.55, 8,094.13 and 2,277.79 is: 3,416.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,396.55 : 8,094.13 = 2,277.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,396.55/8,094.13 = 2,277.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,396.55x = 8,094.13 × 2,277.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,396.55x = 18,436,728.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,436,728.37/5,396.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,416.39

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