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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,426, 8,089.66 and 5,095.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,426, 8,089.66 and 5,095.52 is: 7,596.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,426 : 8,089.66 = 5,095.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,426/8,089.66 = 5,095.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,426x = 8,089.66 × 5,095.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,426x = 41,221,024.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,221,024.32/5,426
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,596.95

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