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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,410.02, 8,111.72 and 2,119.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,410.02, 8,111.72 and 2,119.16 is: 3,177.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,410.02 : 8,111.72 = 2,119.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,410.02/8,111.72 = 2,119.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,410.02x = 8,111.72 × 2,119.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,410.02x = 17,190,032.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,190,032.56/5,410.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,177.44

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