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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,403.69, 8,090.92 and 2,801.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,403.69, 8,090.92 and 2,801.16 is: 4,194.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,403.69 : 8,090.92 = 2,801.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,403.69/8,090.92 = 2,801.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,403.69x = 8,090.92 × 2,801.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,403.69x = 22,663,961.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,663,961.47/5,403.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,194.16

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