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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,409.11, 8,110.17 and 2,122.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,409.11, 8,110.17 and 2,122.53 is: 3,182.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,409.11 : 8,110.17 = 2,122.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,409.11/8,110.17 = 2,122.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,409.11x = 8,110.17 × 2,122.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,409.11x = 17,214,079.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,214,079.13/5,409.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,182.43

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