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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,405.56, 8,111.91 and 2,118.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,405.56, 8,111.91 and 2,118.91 is: 3,179.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,405.56 : 8,111.91 = 2,118.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,405.56/8,111.91 = 2,118.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,405.56x = 8,111.91 × 2,118.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,405.56x = 17,188,407.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,188,407.22/5,405.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,179.76

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