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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,381.36, 8,069.91 and 2,093.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,381.36, 8,069.91 and 2,093.97 is: 3,140.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,381.36 : 8,069.91 = 2,093.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,381.36/8,069.91 = 2,093.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,381.36x = 8,069.91 × 2,093.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,381.36x = 16,898,149.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,898,149.44/5,381.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,140.13

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