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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,381.20, 8,069.72 and 2,093.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,381.20, 8,069.72 and 2,093.88 is: 3,140.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,381.20 : 8,069.72 = 2,093.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,381.20/8,069.72 = 2,093.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,381.20x = 8,069.72 × 2,093.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,381.20x = 16,897,025.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,897,025.31/5,381.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,140.01

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