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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,407.30, 8,105.49 and 2,115.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,407.30, 8,105.49 and 2,115.87 is: 3,171.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,407.30 : 8,105.49 = 2,115.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,407.30/8,105.49 = 2,115.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,407.30x = 8,105.49 × 2,115.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,407.30x = 17,150,112.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,150,112.02/5,407.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,171.66

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