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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,539.84, 8,313.36 and 5,094.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,539.84, 8,313.36 and 5,094.88 is: 7,645.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,539.84 : 8,313.36 = 5,094.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,539.84/8,313.36 = 5,094.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,539.84x = 8,313.36 × 5,094.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,539.84x = 42,355,571.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,355,571.60/5,539.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,645.63

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