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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,080.59, 7,009.16 and 3,089.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,080.59, 7,009.16 and 3,089.55 is: 4,262.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,080.59 : 7,009.16 = 3,089.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,080.59/7,009.16 = 3,089.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,080.59x = 7,009.16 × 3,089.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,080.59x = 21,655,134.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,655,134.83/5,080.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,262.33

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