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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,396.84, 8,095.36 and 1,501.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,396.84, 8,095.36 and 1,501.24 is: 2,251.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,396.84 : 8,095.36 = 1,501.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,396.84/8,095.36 = 1,501.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,396.84x = 8,095.36 × 1,501.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,396.84x = 12,153,078.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,153,078.25/5,396.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,251.89

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