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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,399.75, 7,451.85 and 3,009.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,399.75, 7,451.85 and 3,009.83 is: 4,153.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,399.75 : 7,451.85 = 3,009.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,399.75/7,451.85 = 3,009.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,399.75x = 7,451.85 × 3,009.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,399.75x = 22,428,801.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,428,801.69/5,399.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,153.67

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