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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,397.44, 8,095.01 and 2,276.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,397.44, 8,095.01 and 2,276.24 is: 3,413.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,397.44 : 8,095.01 = 2,276.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,397.44/8,095.01 = 2,276.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,397.44x = 8,095.01 × 2,276.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,397.44x = 18,426,133.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,426,133.71/5,397.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,413.87

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