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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,411.39, 8,113.79 and 2,120.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,411.39, 8,113.79 and 2,120.54 is: 3,179.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,411.39 : 8,113.79 = 2,120.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,411.39/8,113.79 = 2,120.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,411.39x = 8,113.79 × 2,120.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,411.39x = 17,205,580.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,205,580.98/5,411.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,179.52

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