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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,381.21, 8,070.27 and 2,093.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,381.21, 8,070.27 and 2,093.53 is: 3,139.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,381.21 : 8,070.27 = 2,093.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,381.21/8,070.27 = 2,093.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,381.21x = 8,070.27 × 2,093.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,381.21x = 16,895,301.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,895,301.53/5,381.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,139.69

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