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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,398.13, 8,093.73 and 2,277.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,398.13, 8,093.73 and 2,277.28 is: 3,414.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,398.13 : 8,093.73 = 2,277.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,398.13/8,093.73 = 2,277.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,398.13x = 8,093.73 × 2,277.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,398.13x = 18,431,695.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,431,695.30/5,398.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,414.46

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