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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,408.60, 8,112.90 and 2,124.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,408.60, 8,112.90 and 2,124.04 is: 3,186.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,408.60 : 8,112.90 = 2,124.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,408.60/8,112.90 = 2,124.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,408.60x = 8,112.90 × 2,124.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,408.60x = 17,232,124.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,232,124.12/5,408.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,186.06

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