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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,392.16, 8,083.92 and 2,104.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,392.16, 8,083.92 and 2,104.64 is: 3,155.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,392.16 : 8,083.92 = 2,104.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,392.16/8,083.92 = 2,104.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,392.16x = 8,083.92 × 2,104.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,392.16x = 17,013,741.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,013,741.39/5,392.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,155.27

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