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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,389.09, 7,435.83 and 3,150.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,389.09, 7,435.83 and 3,150.53 is: 4,347.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,389.09 : 7,435.83 = 3,150.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,389.09/7,435.83 = 3,150.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,389.09x = 7,435.83 × 3,150.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,389.09x = 23,426,789.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,426,789.74/5,389.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,347.08

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