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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,423.94, 8,130.33 and 2,135.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,423.94, 8,130.33 and 2,135.70 is: 3,201.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,423.94 : 8,130.33 = 2,135.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,423.94/8,130.33 = 2,135.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,423.94x = 8,130.33 × 2,135.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,423.94x = 17,363,945.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,363,945.78/5,423.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,201.35

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