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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,404.94, 8,109.53 and 2,117.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,404.94, 8,109.53 and 2,117.47 is: 3,177.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,404.94 : 8,109.53 = 2,117.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,404.94/8,109.53 = 2,117.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,404.94x = 8,109.53 × 2,117.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,404.94x = 17,171,686.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,171,686.49/5,404.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,177.04

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