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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,262.89, 7,901.22 and 3,519.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,262.89, 7,901.22 and 3,519.09 is: 5,283.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,262.89 : 7,901.22 = 3,519.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,262.89/7,901.22 = 3,519.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,262.89x = 7,901.22 × 3,519.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,262.89x = 27,805,104.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,805,104.29/5,262.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,283.24

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