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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,382.21, 8,071.77 and 2,094.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,382.21, 8,071.77 and 2,094.53 is: 3,141.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,382.21 : 8,071.77 = 2,094.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,382.21/8,071.77 = 2,094.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,382.21x = 8,071.77 × 2,094.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,382.21x = 16,906,524.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,906,524.06/5,382.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,141.19

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