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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,401.92, 8,100.64 and 2,114.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,401.92, 8,100.64 and 2,114.56 is: 3,170.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,401.92 : 8,100.64 = 2,114.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,401.92/8,100.64 = 2,114.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,401.92x = 8,100.64 × 2,114.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,401.92x = 17,129,289.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,129,289.32/5,401.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,170.96

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