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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,408.28, 8,108.66 and 2,121.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,408.28, 8,108.66 and 2,121.70 is: 3,181.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,408.28 : 8,108.66 = 2,121.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,408.28/8,108.66 = 2,121.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,408.28x = 8,108.66 × 2,121.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,408.28x = 17,204,143.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,204,143.92/5,408.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,181.07

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