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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,427.09, 7,490.52 and 3,189.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,427.09, 7,490.52 and 3,189.15 is: 4,401.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,427.09 : 7,490.52 = 3,189.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,427.09/7,490.52 = 3,189.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,427.09x = 7,490.52 × 3,189.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,427.09x = 23,888,391.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,888,391.86/5,427.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,401.69

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