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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,422.29, 8,133.33 and 2,133.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,422.29, 8,133.33 and 2,133.09 is: 3,199.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,422.29 : 8,133.33 = 2,133.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,422.29/8,133.33 = 2,133.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,422.29x = 8,133.33 × 2,133.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,422.29x = 17,349,124.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,349,124.89/5,422.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,199.59

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