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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,396.24, 8,089.55 and 2,108.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,396.24, 8,089.55 and 2,108.58 is: 3,160.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,396.24 : 8,089.55 = 2,108.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,396.24/8,089.55 = 2,108.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,396.24x = 8,089.55 × 2,108.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,396.24x = 17,057,463.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,057,463.34/5,396.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,160.99

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