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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,395.83, 8,090.51 and 2,110.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,395.83, 8,090.51 and 2,110.47 is: 3,164.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,395.83 : 8,090.51 = 2,110.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,395.83/8,090.51 = 2,110.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,395.83x = 8,090.51 × 2,110.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,395.83x = 17,074,768.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,074,768.09/5,395.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,164.44

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