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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,390.10, 8,087.94 and 2,793.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,390.10, 8,087.94 and 2,793.06 is: 4,191.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,390.10 : 8,087.94 = 2,793.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,390.10/8,087.94 = 2,793.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,390.10x = 8,087.94 × 2,793.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,390.10x = 22,590,101.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,590,101.70/5,390.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,191.04

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