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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,399.51, 8,094.50 and 2,110.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,399.51, 8,094.50 and 2,110.31 is: 3,163.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,399.51 : 8,094.50 = 2,110.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,399.51/8,094.50 = 2,110.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,399.51x = 8,094.50 × 2,110.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,399.51x = 17,081,853.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,081,853.27/5,399.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,163.59

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