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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,411.01, 8,113.23 and 2,120.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,411.01, 8,113.23 and 2,120.16 is: 3,178.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,411.01 : 8,113.23 = 2,120.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,411.01/8,113.23 = 2,120.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,411.01x = 8,113.23 × 2,120.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,411.01x = 17,201,345.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,201,345.72/5,411.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,178.95

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