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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,396.64, 8,094.96 and 1,501.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,396.64, 8,094.96 and 1,501.08 is: 2,251.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,396.64 : 8,094.96 = 1,501.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,396.64/8,094.96 = 1,501.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,396.64x = 8,094.96 × 1,501.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,396.64x = 12,151,182.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,151,182.56/5,396.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,251.62

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