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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,406.02, 8,104.70 and 2,118.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,406.02, 8,104.70 and 2,118.50 is: 3,176.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,406.02 : 8,104.70 = 2,118.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,406.02/8,104.70 = 2,118.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,406.02x = 8,104.70 × 2,118.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,406.02x = 17,169,806.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,169,806.95/5,406.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,176.05

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