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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,410.89, 8,111.49 and 2,126.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,410.89, 8,111.49 and 2,126.27 is: 3,187.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,410.89 : 8,111.49 = 2,126.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,410.89/8,111.49 = 2,126.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,410.89x = 8,111.49 × 2,126.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,410.89x = 17,247,177.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,247,177.28/5,410.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,187.49

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