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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,403.93, 8,101.08 and 2,119.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,403.93, 8,101.08 and 2,119.32 is: 3,177.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,403.93 : 8,101.08 = 2,119.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,403.93/8,101.08 = 2,119.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,403.93x = 8,101.08 × 2,119.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,403.93x = 17,168,780.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,168,780.87/5,403.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,177.09

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