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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,428.35, 8,141.69 and 2,096.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,428.35, 8,141.69 and 2,096.12 is: 3,143.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,428.35 : 8,141.69 = 2,096.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,428.35/8,141.69 = 2,096.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,428.35x = 8,141.69 × 2,096.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,428.35x = 17,065,984.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,065,984.84/5,428.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,143.86

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