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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,421.29, 8,135.42 and 2,134.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,421.29, 8,135.42 and 2,134.53 is: 3,203.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,421.29 : 8,135.42 = 2,134.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,421.29/8,135.42 = 2,134.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,421.29x = 8,135.42 × 2,134.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,421.29x = 17,365,287.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,365,287.38/5,421.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,203.17

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