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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,328.59, 7,351.52 and 3,089.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,328.59, 7,351.52 and 3,089.23 is: 4,262.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,328.59 : 7,351.52 = 3,089.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,328.59/7,351.52 = 3,089.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,328.59x = 7,351.52 × 3,089.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,328.59x = 22,710,543.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,710,543.85/5,328.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,262.02

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