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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,418.72, 8,124.68 and 2,127.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,418.72, 8,124.68 and 2,127.99 is: 3,190.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,418.72 : 8,124.68 = 2,127.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,418.72/8,124.68 = 2,127.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,418.72x = 8,124.68 × 2,127.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,418.72x = 17,289,227.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,289,227.15/5,418.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,190.65

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