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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,411.54, 8,121.92 and 2,126.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,411.54, 8,121.92 and 2,126.93 is: 3,192.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,411.54 : 8,121.92 = 2,126.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,411.54/8,121.92 = 2,126.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,411.54x = 8,121.92 × 2,126.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,411.54x = 17,274,755.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,274,755.31/5,411.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,192.21

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