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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,396.93, 8,093.83 and 2,277.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,396.93, 8,093.83 and 2,277.63 is: 3,415.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,396.93 : 8,093.83 = 2,277.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,396.93/8,093.83 = 2,277.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,396.93x = 8,093.83 × 2,277.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,396.93x = 18,434,750.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,434,750.02/5,396.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,415.79

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