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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,399.13, 7,451.06 and 3,009.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,399.13, 7,451.06 and 3,009.26 is: 4,152.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,399.13 : 7,451.06 = 3,009.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,399.13/7,451.06 = 3,009.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,399.13x = 7,451.06 × 3,009.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,399.13x = 22,422,180.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,422,180.40/5,399.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,152.92

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