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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,458.05, 8,187.09 and 2,171.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,458.05, 8,187.09 and 2,171.12 is: 3,256.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,458.05 : 8,187.09 = 2,171.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,458.05/8,187.09 = 2,171.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,458.05x = 8,187.09 × 2,171.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,458.05x = 17,775,154.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,775,154.84/5,458.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,256.69

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