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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,428.73, 8,141.43 and 2,096.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,428.73, 8,141.43 and 2,096.21 is: 3,143.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,428.73 : 8,141.43 = 2,096.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,428.73/8,141.43 = 2,096.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,428.73x = 8,141.43 × 2,096.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,428.73x = 17,066,146.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,066,146.98/5,428.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,143.67

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