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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,325.89, 7,350.62 and 3,089.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,325.89, 7,350.62 and 3,089.16 is: 4,263.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,325.89 : 7,350.62 = 3,089.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,325.89/7,350.62 = 3,089.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,325.89x = 7,350.62 × 3,089.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,325.89x = 22,707,225.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,707,225.83/5,325.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,263.56

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