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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,370.30, 8,055.45 and 1,421.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,370.30, 8,055.45 and 1,421.55 is: 2,132.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,370.30 : 8,055.45 = 1,421.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,370.30/8,055.45 = 1,421.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,370.30x = 8,055.45 × 1,421.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,370.30x = 11,451,224.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,451,224.95/5,370.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,132.33

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