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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,396.49, 8,089.94 and 2,108.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,396.49, 8,089.94 and 2,108.84 is: 3,161.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,396.49 : 8,089.94 = 2,108.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,396.49/8,089.94 = 2,108.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,396.49x = 8,089.94 × 2,108.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,396.49x = 17,060,338.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,060,338.08/5,396.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,161.38

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