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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,404.52, 8,110.41 and 2,117.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,404.52, 8,110.41 and 2,117.19 is: 3,177.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,404.52 : 8,110.41 = 2,117.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,404.52/8,110.41 = 2,117.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,404.52x = 8,110.41 × 2,117.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,404.52x = 17,171,278.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,171,278.95/5,404.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,177.21

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