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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,408.10, 8,115.56 and 2,121.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,408.10, 8,115.56 and 2,121.11 is: 3,183.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,408.10 : 8,115.56 = 2,121.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,408.10/8,115.56 = 2,121.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,408.10x = 8,115.56 × 2,121.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,408.10x = 17,213,960.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,213,960.20/5,408.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,183.00

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