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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,395.26, 8,088.13 and 2,106.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,395.26, 8,088.13 and 2,106.05 is: 3,157.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,395.26 : 8,088.13 = 2,106.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,395.26/8,088.13 = 2,106.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,395.26x = 8,088.13 × 2,106.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,395.26x = 17,034,021.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,034,021.14/5,395.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,157.22

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