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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,079.52, 7,007.80 and 3,089.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,079.52, 7,007.80 and 3,089.32 is: 4,262.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,079.52 : 7,007.80 = 3,089.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,079.52/7,007.80 = 3,089.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,079.52x = 7,007.80 × 3,089.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,079.52x = 21,649,336.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,649,336.70/5,079.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,262.08

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