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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,381.71, 8,075.61 and 2,094.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,381.71, 8,075.61 and 2,094.36 is: 3,142.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,381.71 : 8,075.61 = 2,094.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,381.71/8,075.61 = 2,094.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,381.71x = 8,075.61 × 2,094.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,381.71x = 16,913,234.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,913,234.56/5,381.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,142.72

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