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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,411.46, 8,117.27 and 2,126.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,411.46, 8,117.27 and 2,126.10 is: 3,189.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,411.46 : 8,117.27 = 2,126.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,411.46/8,117.27 = 2,126.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,411.46x = 8,117.27 × 2,126.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,411.46x = 17,258,117.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,258,117.12/5,411.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,189.18

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