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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,410.82, 8,115.86 and 2,124.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,410.82, 8,115.86 and 2,124.47 is: 3,186.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,410.82 : 8,115.86 = 2,124.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,410.82/8,115.86 = 2,124.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,410.82x = 8,115.86 × 2,124.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,410.82x = 17,241,865.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,241,865.83/5,410.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,186.56

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