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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,408.50, 8,110.09 and 2,120.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,408.50, 8,110.09 and 2,120.71 is: 3,180.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,408.50 : 8,110.09 = 2,120.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,408.50/8,110.09 = 2,120.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,408.50x = 8,110.09 × 2,120.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,408.50x = 17,199,148.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,199,148.96/5,408.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,180.02

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