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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,601.52, 8,405.80 and 2,139.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,601.52, 8,405.80 and 2,139.12 is: 3,210.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,601.52 : 8,405.80 = 2,139.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,601.52/8,405.80 = 2,139.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,601.52x = 8,405.80 × 2,139.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,601.52x = 17,981,014.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,981,014.90/5,601.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,210.02

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