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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,138.70, 7,089.84 and 3,545.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,138.70, 7,089.84 and 3,545.88 is: 4,892.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,138.70 : 7,089.84 = 3,545.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,138.70/7,089.84 = 3,545.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,138.70x = 7,089.84 × 3,545.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,138.70x = 25,139,721.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,139,721.86/5,138.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,892.23

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