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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,395.73, 8,088.80 and 2,108.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,395.73, 8,088.80 and 2,108.08 is: 3,160.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,395.73 : 8,088.80 = 2,108.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,395.73/8,088.80 = 2,108.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,395.73x = 8,088.80 × 2,108.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,395.73x = 17,051,822.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,051,822.55/5,395.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,160.24

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