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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,396.94, 8,096.49 and 1,936.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,396.94, 8,096.49 and 1,936.62 is: 2,905.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,396.94 : 8,096.49 = 1,936.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,396.94/8,096.49 = 1,936.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,396.94x = 8,096.49 × 1,936.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,396.94x = 15,679,824.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,679,824.46/5,396.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,905.32

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