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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,396.86, 8,093.17 and 2,622.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,396.86, 8,093.17 and 2,622.72 is: 3,933.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,396.86 : 8,093.17 = 2,622.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,396.86/8,093.17 = 2,622.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,396.86x = 8,093.17 × 2,622.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,396.86x = 21,226,118.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,226,118.82/5,396.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,933.05

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