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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,396.78, 8,096.10 and 2,475.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,396.78, 8,096.10 and 2,475.34 is: 3,713.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,396.78 : 8,096.10 = 2,475.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,396.78/8,096.10 = 2,475.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,396.78x = 8,096.10 × 2,475.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,396.78x = 20,040,570.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,040,570.65/5,396.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,713.43

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