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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,397.63, 8,095.50 and 2,110.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,397.63, 8,095.50 and 2,110.83 is: 3,165.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,397.63 : 8,095.50 = 2,110.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,397.63/8,095.50 = 2,110.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,397.63x = 8,095.50 × 2,110.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,397.63x = 17,088,224.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,088,224.27/5,397.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,165.88

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