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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,427.46, 8,134.53 and 3,089.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,427.46, 8,134.53 and 3,089.44 is: 4,630.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,427.46 : 8,134.53 = 3,089.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,427.46/8,134.53 = 3,089.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,427.46x = 8,134.53 × 3,089.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,427.46x = 25,131,142.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,131,142.36/5,427.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,630.37

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