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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,406.25, 8,106.72 and 2,118.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,406.25, 8,106.72 and 2,118.46 is: 3,176.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,406.25 : 8,106.72 = 2,118.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,406.25/8,106.72 = 2,118.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,406.25x = 8,106.72 × 2,118.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,406.25x = 17,173,762.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,173,762.05/5,406.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,176.65

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