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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,079.36, 7,010.72 and 3,089.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,079.36, 7,010.72 and 3,089.12 is: 4,263.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,079.36 : 7,010.72 = 3,089.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,079.36/7,010.72 = 3,089.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,079.36x = 7,010.72 × 3,089.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,079.36x = 21,656,955.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,656,955.37/5,079.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,263.72

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