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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,429.84, 8,147.19 and 3,121.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,429.84, 8,147.19 and 3,121.34 is: 4,683.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,429.84 : 8,147.19 = 3,121.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,429.84/8,147.19 = 3,121.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,429.84x = 8,147.19 × 3,121.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,429.84x = 25,430,150.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,430,150.03/5,429.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,683.41

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