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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,421.59, 8,126.90 and 2,133.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,421.59, 8,126.90 and 2,133.39 is: 3,197.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,421.59 : 8,126.90 = 2,133.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,421.59/8,126.90 = 2,133.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,421.59x = 8,126.90 × 2,133.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,421.59x = 17,337,836.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,337,836.52/5,421.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,197.93

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