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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,407.32, 8,112.21 and 2,120.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,407.32, 8,112.21 and 2,120.13 is: 3,180.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,407.32 : 8,112.21 = 2,120.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,407.32/8,112.21 = 2,120.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,407.32x = 8,112.21 × 2,120.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,407.32x = 17,198,939.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,198,939.79/5,407.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,180.68

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