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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,383.84, 8,073.76 and 2,096.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,383.84, 8,073.76 and 2,096.56 is: 3,144.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,383.84 : 8,073.76 = 2,096.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,383.84/8,073.76 = 2,096.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,383.84x = 8,073.76 × 2,096.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,383.84x = 16,927,122.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,927,122.27/5,383.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,144.06

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