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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,411.26, 8,113.60 and 2,120.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,411.26, 8,113.60 and 2,120.41 is: 3,179.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,411.26 : 8,113.60 = 2,120.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,411.26/8,113.60 = 2,120.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,411.26x = 8,113.60 × 2,120.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,411.26x = 17,204,158.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,204,158.58/5,411.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,179.33

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