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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,413.63, 8,121.29 and 2,293.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,413.63, 8,121.29 and 2,293.64 is: 3,440.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,413.63 : 8,121.29 = 2,293.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,413.63/8,121.29 = 2,293.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,413.63x = 8,121.29 × 2,293.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,413.63x = 18,627,335.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,627,335.90/5,413.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,440.82

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