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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,410.38, 8,115.62 and 2,123.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,410.38, 8,115.62 and 2,123.80 is: 3,185.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,410.38 : 8,115.62 = 2,123.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,410.38/8,115.62 = 2,123.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,410.38x = 8,115.62 × 2,123.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,410.38x = 17,235,953.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,235,953.76/5,410.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,185.72

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