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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,386.83, 8,075.46 and 2,099.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,386.83, 8,075.46 and 2,099.15 is: 3,146.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,386.83 : 8,075.46 = 2,099.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,386.83/8,075.46 = 2,099.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,386.83x = 8,075.46 × 2,099.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,386.83x = 16,951,624.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,951,624.85/5,386.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,146.87

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