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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,413.68, 8,114.40 and 2,126.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,413.68, 8,114.40 and 2,126.16 is: 3,186.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,413.68 : 8,114.40 = 2,126.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,413.68/8,114.40 = 2,126.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,413.68x = 8,114.40 × 2,126.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,413.68x = 17,252,512.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,252,512.70/5,413.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,186.84

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