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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,327.34, 7,351.98 and 3,089.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,327.34, 7,351.98 and 3,089.91 is: 4,264.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,327.34 : 7,351.98 = 3,089.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,327.34/7,351.98 = 3,089.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,327.34x = 7,351.98 × 3,089.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,327.34x = 22,716,956.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,716,956.52/5,327.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,264.22

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