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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,641.17, 8,459.42 and 2,130.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,641.17, 8,459.42 and 2,130.58 is: 3,194.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,641.17 : 8,459.42 = 2,130.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,641.17/8,459.42 = 2,130.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,641.17x = 8,459.42 × 2,130.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,641.17x = 18,023,471.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,023,471.06/5,641.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,194.99

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