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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,393.51, 8,093.40 and 2,106.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,393.51, 8,093.40 and 2,106.44 is: 3,160.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,393.51 : 8,093.40 = 2,106.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,393.51/8,093.40 = 2,106.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,393.51x = 8,093.40 × 2,106.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,393.51x = 17,048,210.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,048,210.50/5,393.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,160.88

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