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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,411.02, 8,113.20 and 2,120.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,411.02, 8,113.20 and 2,120.26 is: 3,179.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,411.02 : 8,113.20 = 2,120.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,411.02/8,113.20 = 2,120.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,411.02x = 8,113.20 × 2,120.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,411.02x = 17,202,093.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,202,093.43/5,411.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,179.09

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