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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,400.12, 8,095.60 and 2,112.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,400.12, 8,095.60 and 2,112.33 is: 3,166.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,400.12 : 8,095.60 = 2,112.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,400.12/8,095.60 = 2,112.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,400.12x = 8,095.60 × 2,112.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,400.12x = 17,100,578.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,100,578.75/5,400.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,166.70

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