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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,404.02, 8,106.01 and 2,114.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,404.02, 8,106.01 and 2,114.80 is: 3,172.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,404.02 : 8,106.01 = 2,114.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,404.02/8,106.01 = 2,114.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,404.02x = 8,106.01 × 2,114.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,404.02x = 17,142,589.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,142,589.95/5,404.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,172.19

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