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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,408.29, 8,108.95 and 2,121.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,408.29, 8,108.95 and 2,121.72 is: 3,181.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,408.29 : 8,108.95 = 2,121.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,408.29/8,108.95 = 2,121.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,408.29x = 8,108.95 × 2,121.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,408.29x = 17,204,901.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,204,901.12/5,408.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,181.21

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