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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,392.87, 8,093.90 and 2,108.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,392.87, 8,093.90 and 2,108.27 is: 3,164.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,392.87 : 8,093.90 = 2,108.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,392.87/8,093.90 = 2,108.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,392.87x = 8,093.90 × 2,108.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,392.87x = 17,064,152.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,064,152.06/5,392.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,164.21

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