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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,399.19, 8,093.93 and 2,114.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,399.19, 8,093.93 and 2,114.64 is: 3,170.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,399.19 : 8,093.93 = 2,114.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,399.19/8,093.93 = 2,114.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,399.19x = 8,093.93 × 2,114.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,399.19x = 17,115,737.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,115,737.56/5,399.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,170.06

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