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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,410.80, 8,120.32 and 2,124.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,410.80, 8,120.32 and 2,124.72 is: 3,188.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,410.80 : 8,120.32 = 2,124.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,410.80/8,120.32 = 2,124.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,410.80x = 8,120.32 × 2,124.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,410.80x = 17,253,406.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,253,406.31/5,410.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,188.70

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