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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,420.96, 8,130.52 and 2,134.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,420.96, 8,130.52 and 2,134.99 is: 3,202.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,420.96 : 8,130.52 = 2,134.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,420.96/8,130.52 = 2,134.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,420.96x = 8,130.52 × 2,134.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,420.96x = 17,358,578.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,358,578.89/5,420.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,202.12

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