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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,401.89, 8,091.90 and 4,220.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,401.89, 8,091.90 and 4,220.91 is: 6,322.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,401.89 : 8,091.90 = 4,220.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,401.89/8,091.90 = 4,220.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,401.89x = 8,091.90 × 4,220.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,401.89x = 34,155,181.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,155,181.63/5,401.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,322.82

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