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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,383.67, 8,073.90 and 2,095.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,383.67, 8,073.90 and 2,095.97 is: 3,143.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,383.67 : 8,073.90 = 2,095.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,383.67/8,073.90 = 2,095.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,383.67x = 8,073.90 × 2,095.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,383.67x = 16,922,611.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,922,611.81/5,383.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,143.33

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