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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,413.30, 8,117.52 and 2,124.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,413.30, 8,117.52 and 2,124.70 is: 3,186.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,413.30 : 8,117.52 = 2,124.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,413.30/8,117.52 = 2,124.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,413.30x = 8,117.52 × 2,124.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,413.30x = 17,247,294.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,247,294.74/5,413.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,186.10

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