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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,409.51, 8,111.16 and 2,120.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,409.51, 8,111.16 and 2,120.82 is: 3,180.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,409.51 : 8,111.16 = 2,120.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,409.51/8,111.16 = 2,120.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,409.51x = 8,111.16 × 2,120.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,409.51x = 17,202,310.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,202,310.35/5,409.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,180.01

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