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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,610.44, 8,418.90 and 2,150.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,610.44, 8,418.90 and 2,150.12 is: 3,226.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,610.44 : 8,418.90 = 2,150.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,610.44/8,418.90 = 2,150.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,610.44x = 8,418.90 × 2,150.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,610.44x = 18,101,645.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,101,645.27/5,610.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,226.42

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