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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,393.54, 8,091.33 and 2,106.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,393.54, 8,091.33 and 2,106.42 is: 3,160.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,393.54 : 8,091.33 = 2,106.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,393.54/8,091.33 = 2,106.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,393.54x = 8,091.33 × 2,106.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,393.54x = 17,043,746.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,043,746.61/5,393.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,160.03

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