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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,393.69, 8,091.56 and 2,106.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,393.69, 8,091.56 and 2,106.58 is: 3,160.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,393.69 : 8,091.56 = 2,106.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,393.69/8,091.56 = 2,106.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,393.69x = 8,091.56 × 2,106.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,393.69x = 17,045,518.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,045,518.46/5,393.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,160.27

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