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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,402.71, 8,104.73 and 2,115.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,402.71, 8,104.73 and 2,115.37 is: 3,173.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,402.71 : 8,104.73 = 2,115.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,402.71/8,104.73 = 2,115.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,402.71x = 8,104.73 × 2,115.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,402.71x = 17,144,502.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,144,502.70/5,402.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,173.32

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