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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,397.60, 8,096.34 and 2,111.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,397.60, 8,096.34 and 2,111.04 is: 3,166.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,397.60 : 8,096.34 = 2,111.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,397.60/8,096.34 = 2,111.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,397.60x = 8,096.34 × 2,111.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,397.60x = 17,091,697.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,091,697.59/5,397.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,166.54

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