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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,621.39, 8,426.13 and 2,109.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,621.39, 8,426.13 and 2,109.09 is: 3,161.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,621.39 : 8,426.13 = 2,109.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,621.39/8,426.13 = 2,109.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,621.39x = 8,426.13 × 2,109.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,621.39x = 17,771,466.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,771,466.52/5,621.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,161.40

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