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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,415.01, 8,116.34 and 2,293.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,415.01, 8,116.34 and 2,293.06 is: 3,436.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,415.01 : 8,116.34 = 2,293.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,415.01/8,116.34 = 2,293.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,415.01x = 8,116.34 × 2,293.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,415.01x = 18,611,254.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,611,254.60/5,415.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,436.98

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