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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,402.72, 8,104.08 and 2,113.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,402.72, 8,104.08 and 2,113.50 is: 3,170.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,402.72 : 8,104.08 = 2,113.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,402.72/8,104.08 = 2,113.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,402.72x = 8,104.08 × 2,113.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,402.72x = 17,127,973.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,127,973.08/5,402.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,170.25

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