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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,421.40, 8,132.10 and 2,133.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,421.40, 8,132.10 and 2,133.40 is: 3,200.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,421.40 : 8,132.10 = 2,133.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,421.40/8,132.10 = 2,133.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,421.40x = 8,132.10 × 2,133.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,421.40x = 17,349,022.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,349,022.14/5,421.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,200.10

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