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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,393.33, 8,086.95 and 2,102.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,393.33, 8,086.95 and 2,102.66 is: 3,152.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,393.33 : 8,086.95 = 2,102.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,393.33/8,086.95 = 2,102.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,393.33x = 8,086.95 × 2,102.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,393.33x = 17,004,106.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,004,106.29/5,393.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,152.80

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