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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,399.32, 8,098.98 and 1,503.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,399.32, 8,098.98 and 1,503.73 is: 2,255.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,399.32 : 8,098.98 = 1,503.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,399.32/8,098.98 = 1,503.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,399.32x = 8,098.98 × 1,503.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,399.32x = 12,178,679.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,178,679.20/5,399.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,255.60

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