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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,417.76, 8,124.48 and 2,129.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,417.76, 8,124.48 and 2,129.76 is: 3,193.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,417.76 : 8,124.48 = 2,129.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,417.76/8,124.48 = 2,129.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,417.76x = 8,124.48 × 2,129.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,417.76x = 17,303,192.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,303,192.52/5,417.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,193.79

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