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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,398.83, 8,096.97 and 2,066.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,398.83, 8,096.97 and 2,066.39 is: 3,099.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,398.83 : 8,096.97 = 2,066.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,398.83/8,096.97 = 2,066.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,398.83x = 8,096.97 × 2,066.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,398.83x = 16,731,457.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,731,457.35/5,398.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,099.09

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