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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,399.33, 8,098.11 and 2,111.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,399.33, 8,098.11 and 2,111.27 is: 3,166.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,399.33 : 8,098.11 = 2,111.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,399.33/8,098.11 = 2,111.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,399.33x = 8,098.11 × 2,111.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,399.33x = 17,097,256.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,097,256.21/5,399.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,166.55

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