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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,394.29, 8,092.46 and 2,107.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,394.29, 8,092.46 and 2,107.17 is: 3,161.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,394.29 : 8,092.46 = 2,107.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,394.29/8,092.46 = 2,107.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,394.29x = 8,092.46 × 2,107.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,394.29x = 17,052,178.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,052,178.40/5,394.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,161.16

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