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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,830.99, 8,741.21 and 2,130.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,830.99, 8,741.21 and 2,130.61 is: 3,193.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,830.99 : 8,741.21 = 2,130.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,830.99/8,741.21 = 2,130.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,830.99x = 8,741.21 × 2,130.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,830.99x = 18,624,109.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,624,109.44/5,830.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,193.99

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