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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,379.33, 8,068.97 and 2,094.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,379.33, 8,068.97 and 2,094.72 is: 3,142.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,379.33 : 8,068.97 = 2,094.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,379.33/8,068.97 = 2,094.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,379.33x = 8,068.97 × 2,094.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,379.33x = 16,902,222.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,902,222.36/5,379.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,142.07

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