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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,415.44, 8,099.70 and 3,188.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,415.44, 8,099.70 and 3,188.97 is: 4,769.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,415.44 : 8,099.70 = 3,188.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,415.44/8,099.70 = 3,188.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,415.44x = 8,099.70 × 3,188.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,415.44x = 25,829,700.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,829,700.31/5,415.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,769.64

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