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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,396.63, 8,094.94 and 1,501.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,396.63, 8,094.94 and 1,501.13 is: 2,251.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,396.63 : 8,094.94 = 1,501.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,396.63/8,094.94 = 1,501.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,396.63x = 8,094.94 × 1,501.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,396.63x = 12,151,573.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,151,573.77/5,396.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,251.70

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