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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,408.88, 8,113.37 and 2,122.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,408.88, 8,113.37 and 2,122.30 is: 3,183.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,408.88 : 8,113.37 = 2,122.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,408.88/8,113.37 = 2,122.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,408.88x = 8,113.37 × 2,122.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,408.88x = 17,219,004.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,219,004.68/5,408.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,183.47

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