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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,414.22, 8,119.95 and 2,127.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,414.22, 8,119.95 and 2,127.33 is: 3,190.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,414.22 : 8,119.95 = 2,127.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,414.22/8,119.95 = 2,127.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,414.22x = 8,119.95 × 2,127.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,414.22x = 17,273,813.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,273,813.23/5,414.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,190.45

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