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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,421.36, 8,090.50 and 4,838.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,421.36, 8,090.50 and 4,838.16 is: 7,220.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,421.36 : 8,090.50 = 4,838.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,421.36/8,090.50 = 4,838.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,421.36x = 8,090.50 × 4,838.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,421.36x = 39,143,133.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,143,133.48/5,421.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,220.17

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