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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,415.33, 8,121.35 and 2,295.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,415.33, 8,121.35 and 2,295.28 is: 3,442.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,415.33 : 8,121.35 = 2,295.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,415.33/8,121.35 = 2,295.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,415.33x = 8,121.35 × 2,295.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,415.33x = 18,640,775.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,640,775.21/5,415.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,442.22

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