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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,397.29, 8,096.85 and 2,475.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,397.29, 8,096.85 and 2,475.84 is: 3,714.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,397.29 : 8,096.85 = 2,475.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,397.29/8,096.85 = 2,475.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,397.29x = 8,096.85 × 2,475.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,397.29x = 20,046,492.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,046,492.72/5,397.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,714.18

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