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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,397.17, 8,094.20 and 2,277.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,397.17, 8,094.20 and 2,277.88 is: 3,416.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,397.17 : 8,094.20 = 2,277.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,397.17/8,094.20 = 2,277.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,397.17x = 8,094.20 × 2,277.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,397.17x = 18,437,601.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,437,601.76/5,397.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,416.16

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