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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,401.46, 8,096.99 and 2,284.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,401.46, 8,096.99 and 2,284.18 is: 3,424.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,401.46 : 8,096.99 = 2,284.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,401.46/8,096.99 = 2,284.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,401.46x = 8,096.99 × 2,284.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,401.46x = 18,494,950.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,494,950.95/5,401.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,424.06

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