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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,340.11, 8,008.14 and 2,133.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,340.11, 8,008.14 and 2,133.43 is: 3,199.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,340.11 : 8,008.14 = 2,133.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,340.11/8,008.14 = 2,133.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,340.11x = 8,008.14 × 2,133.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,340.11x = 17,084,776.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,084,776.84/5,340.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,199.33

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