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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,381.47, 8,070.63 and 2,093.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,381.47, 8,070.63 and 2,093.78 is: 3,140.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,381.47 : 8,070.63 = 2,093.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,381.47/8,070.63 = 2,093.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,381.47x = 8,070.63 × 2,093.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,381.47x = 16,898,123.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,898,123.68/5,381.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,140.06

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