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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,383.71, 8,074.01 and 2,096.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,383.71, 8,074.01 and 2,096.03 is: 3,143.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,383.71 : 8,074.01 = 2,096.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,383.71/8,074.01 = 2,096.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,383.71x = 8,074.01 × 2,096.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,383.71x = 16,923,367.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,923,367.18/5,383.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,143.44

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