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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,412.48, 8,116.40 and 2,125.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,412.48, 8,116.40 and 2,125.04 is: 3,186.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,412.48 : 8,116.40 = 2,125.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,412.48/8,116.40 = 2,125.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,412.48x = 8,116.40 × 2,125.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,412.48x = 17,247,674.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,247,674.66/5,412.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,186.65

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