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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,396.49, 7,447.73 and 3,159.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,396.49, 7,447.73 and 3,159.09 is: 4,359.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,396.49 : 7,447.73 = 3,159.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,396.49/7,447.73 = 3,159.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,396.49x = 7,447.73 × 3,159.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,396.49x = 23,528,033.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,528,033.57/5,396.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,359.88

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