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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,398.68, 8,093.22 and 2,114.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,398.68, 8,093.22 and 2,114.07 is: 3,169.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,398.68 : 8,093.22 = 2,114.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,398.68/8,093.22 = 2,114.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,398.68x = 8,093.22 × 2,114.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,398.68x = 17,109,595.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,109,595.33/5,398.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,169.22

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