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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,389.50, 8,083.83 and 2,103.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,389.50, 8,083.83 and 2,103.33 is: 3,154.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,389.50 : 8,083.83 = 2,103.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,389.50/8,083.83 = 2,103.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,389.50x = 8,083.83 × 2,103.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,389.50x = 17,002,962.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,002,962.15/5,389.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,154.83

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