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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,401.93, 8,099.65 and 2,111.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,401.93, 8,099.65 and 2,111.10 is: 3,165.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,401.93 : 8,099.65 = 2,111.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,401.93/8,099.65 = 2,111.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,401.93x = 8,099.65 × 2,111.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,401.93x = 17,099,160.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,099,160.56/5,401.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,165.38

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