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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,467.81, 8,198.99 and 2,134.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,467.81, 8,198.99 and 2,134.07 is: 3,200.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,467.81 : 8,198.99 = 2,134.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,467.81/8,198.99 = 2,134.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,467.81x = 8,198.99 × 2,134.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,467.81x = 17,497,217.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,497,217.68/5,467.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,200.04

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