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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,408.79, 8,110.08 and 2,118.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,408.79, 8,110.08 and 2,118.03 is: 3,175.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,408.79 : 8,110.08 = 2,118.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,408.79/8,110.08 = 2,118.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,408.79x = 8,110.08 × 2,118.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,408.79x = 17,177,392.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,177,392.74/5,408.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,175.83

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