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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,430.90, 8,139.15 and 4,811.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,430.90, 8,139.15 and 4,811.70 is: 7,211.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,430.90 : 8,139.15 = 4,811.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,430.90/8,139.15 = 4,811.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,430.90x = 8,139.15 × 4,811.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,430.90x = 39,163,148.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,163,148.06/5,430.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,211.17

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