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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,421.45, 8,132.18 and 2,132.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,421.45, 8,132.18 and 2,132.75 is: 3,199.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,421.45 : 8,132.18 = 2,132.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,421.45/8,132.18 = 2,132.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,421.45x = 8,132.18 × 2,132.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,421.45x = 17,343,855.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,343,855.57/5,421.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,199.12

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