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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,423.92, 8,130.96 and 2,137.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,423.92, 8,130.96 and 2,137.12 is: 3,203.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,423.92 : 8,130.96 = 2,137.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,423.92/8,130.96 = 2,137.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,423.92x = 8,130.96 × 2,137.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,423.92x = 17,376,837.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,376,837.24/5,423.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,203.74

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