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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,415.58, 8,123.33 and 2,209.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,415.58, 8,123.33 and 2,209.86 is: 3,314.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,415.58 : 8,123.33 = 2,209.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,415.58/8,123.33 = 2,209.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,415.58x = 8,123.33 × 2,209.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,415.58x = 17,951,409.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,951,409.12/5,415.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,314.77

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