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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,405.47, 8,093.55 and 2,802.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,405.47, 8,093.55 and 2,802.94 is: 4,196.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,405.47 : 8,093.55 = 2,802.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,405.47/8,093.55 = 2,802.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,405.47x = 8,093.55 × 2,802.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,405.47x = 22,685,735.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,685,735.04/5,405.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,196.81

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