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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,394.89, 8,093.34 and 2,107.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,394.89, 8,093.34 and 2,107.79 is: 3,162.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,394.89 : 8,093.34 = 2,107.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,394.89/8,093.34 = 2,107.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,394.89x = 8,093.34 × 2,107.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,394.89x = 17,059,010.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,059,010.11/5,394.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,162.07

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