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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,397.24, 8,093.52 and 2,278.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,397.24, 8,093.52 and 2,278.64 is: 3,416.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,397.24 : 8,093.52 = 2,278.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,397.24/8,093.52 = 2,278.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,397.24x = 8,093.52 × 2,278.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,397.24x = 18,442,218.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,442,218.41/5,397.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,416.97

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