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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,382.36, 8,071.41 and 2,094.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,382.36, 8,071.41 and 2,094.97 is: 3,141.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,382.36 : 8,071.41 = 2,094.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,382.36/8,071.41 = 2,094.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,382.36x = 8,071.41 × 2,094.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,382.36x = 16,909,361.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,909,361.81/5,382.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,141.63

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