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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,407.56, 8,113.26 and 2,122.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,407.56, 8,113.26 and 2,122.98 is: 3,185.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,407.56 : 8,113.26 = 2,122.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,407.56/8,113.26 = 2,122.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,407.56x = 8,113.26 × 2,122.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,407.56x = 17,224,288.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,224,288.71/5,407.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,185.22

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