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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,326.52, 7,351.04 and 3,089

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,326.52, 7,351.04 and 3,089 is: 4,263.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,326.52 : 7,351.04 = 3,089 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,326.52/7,351.04 = 3,089/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,326.52x = 7,351.04 × 3,089
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,326.52x = 22,707,362.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,707,362.56/5,326.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,263.08

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