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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,404.56, 8,110.49 and 2,117.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,404.56, 8,110.49 and 2,117.25 is: 3,177.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,404.56 : 8,110.49 = 2,117.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,404.56/8,110.49 = 2,117.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,404.56x = 8,110.49 × 2,117.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,404.56x = 17,171,924.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,171,924.37/5,404.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,177.30

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