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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,326.61, 7,350.75 and 3,089.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,326.61, 7,350.75 and 3,089.81 is: 4,263.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,326.61 : 7,350.75 = 3,089.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,326.61/7,350.75 = 3,089.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,326.61x = 7,350.75 × 3,089.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,326.61x = 22,712,420.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,712,420.86/5,326.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,263.95

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