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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,581.94, 8,372.91 and 2,121.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,581.94, 8,372.91 and 2,121.62 is: 3,182.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,581.94 : 8,372.91 = 2,121.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,581.94/8,372.91 = 2,121.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,581.94x = 8,372.91 × 2,121.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,581.94x = 17,764,133.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,764,133.31/5,581.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,182.43

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