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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,393.93, 8,091.89 and 2,106.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,393.93, 8,091.89 and 2,106.81 is: 3,160.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,393.93 : 8,091.89 = 2,106.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,393.93/8,091.89 = 2,106.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,393.93x = 8,091.89 × 2,106.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,393.93x = 17,048,064.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,048,064.24/5,393.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,160.60

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