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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,400.89, 8,095.77 and 2,068.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,400.89, 8,095.77 and 2,068.35 is: 3,100.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,400.89 : 8,095.77 = 2,068.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,400.89/8,095.77 = 2,068.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,400.89x = 8,095.77 × 2,068.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,400.89x = 16,744,885.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,744,885.88/5,400.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,100.40

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