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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,398.48, 8,097.48 and 2,235.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,398.48, 8,097.48 and 2,235.56 is: 3,353.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,398.48 : 8,097.48 = 2,235.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,398.48/8,097.48 = 2,235.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,398.48x = 8,097.48 × 2,235.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,398.48x = 18,102,402.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,102,402.39/5,398.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,353.24

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