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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,412.25, 8,113.06 and 2,293.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,412.25, 8,113.06 and 2,293.04 is: 3,437.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,412.25 : 8,113.06 = 2,293.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,412.25/8,113.06 = 2,293.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,412.25x = 8,113.06 × 2,293.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,412.25x = 18,603,594.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,603,594.25/5,412.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,437.31

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