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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,395.76, 8,088.48 and 2,107.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,395.76, 8,088.48 and 2,107.76 is: 3,159.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,395.76 : 8,088.48 = 2,107.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,395.76/8,088.48 = 2,107.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,395.76x = 8,088.48 × 2,107.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,395.76x = 17,048,574.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,048,574.60/5,395.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,159.62

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