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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,403.48, 8,099.18 and 2,282.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,403.48, 8,099.18 and 2,282.54 is: 3,421.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,403.48 : 8,099.18 = 2,282.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,403.48/8,099.18 = 2,282.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,403.48x = 8,099.18 × 2,282.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,403.48x = 18,486,702.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,486,702.32/5,403.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,421.26

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