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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,400.77, 8,100.89 and 2,114.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,400.77, 8,100.89 and 2,114.47 is: 3,171.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,400.77 : 8,100.89 = 2,114.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,400.77/8,100.89 = 2,114.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,400.77x = 8,100.89 × 2,114.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,400.77x = 17,129,037.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,129,037.80/5,400.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,171.59

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