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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,406.23, 8,094.67 and 2,803.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,406.23, 8,094.67 and 2,803.70 is: 4,197.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,406.23 : 8,094.67 = 2,803.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,406.23/8,094.67 = 2,803.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,406.23x = 8,094.67 × 2,803.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,406.23x = 22,695,026.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,695,026.28/5,406.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,197.94

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