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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,401.43, 8,098.90 and 2,110.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,401.43, 8,098.90 and 2,110.60 is: 3,164.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,401.43 : 8,098.90 = 2,110.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,401.43/8,098.90 = 2,110.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,401.43x = 8,098.90 × 2,110.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,401.43x = 17,093,512.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,093,512.82/5,401.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,164.63

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