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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,415.90, 8,120.55 and 2,125.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,415.90, 8,120.55 and 2,125.05 is: 3,186.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,415.90 : 8,120.55 = 2,125.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,415.90/8,120.55 = 2,125.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,415.90x = 8,120.55 × 2,125.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,415.90x = 17,256,574.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,256,574.78/5,415.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,186.28

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