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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,399.25, 8,102.52 and 2,111.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,399.25, 8,102.52 and 2,111.93 is: 3,169.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,399.25 : 8,102.52 = 2,111.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,399.25/8,102.52 = 2,111.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,399.25x = 8,102.52 × 2,111.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,399.25x = 17,111,955.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,111,955.06/5,399.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,169.32

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