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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,399.08, 7,450.59 and 3,009.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,399.08, 7,450.59 and 3,009.06 is: 4,152.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,399.08 : 7,450.59 = 3,009.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,399.08/7,450.59 = 3,009.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,399.08x = 7,450.59 × 3,009.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,399.08x = 22,419,272.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,419,272.35/5,399.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,152.42

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