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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,383.92, 8,074.62 and 2,095.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,383.92, 8,074.62 and 2,095.68 is: 3,143.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,383.92 : 8,074.62 = 2,095.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,383.92/8,074.62 = 2,095.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,383.92x = 8,074.62 × 2,095.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,383.92x = 16,921,819.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,921,819.64/5,383.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,143.03

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