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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,327.16, 7,351.59 and 3,089.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,327.16, 7,351.59 and 3,089.76 is: 4,263.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,327.16 : 7,351.59 = 3,089.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,327.16/7,351.59 = 3,089.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,327.16x = 7,351.59 × 3,089.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,327.16x = 22,714,648.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,714,648.72/5,327.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,263.93

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