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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,408.40, 8,111.79 and 2,123.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,408.40, 8,111.79 and 2,123.76 is: 3,185.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,408.40 : 8,111.79 = 2,123.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,408.40/8,111.79 = 2,123.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,408.40x = 8,111.79 × 2,123.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,408.40x = 17,227,495.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,227,495.13/5,408.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,185.32

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