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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,421.54, 8,130.91 and 2,134.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,421.54, 8,130.91 and 2,134.65 is: 3,201.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,421.54 : 8,130.91 = 2,134.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,421.54/8,130.91 = 2,134.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,421.54x = 8,130.91 × 2,134.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,421.54x = 17,356,647.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,356,647.03/5,421.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,201.42

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