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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,446.92, 7,516.76 and 3,089.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,446.92, 7,516.76 and 3,089.06 is: 4,262.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,446.92 : 7,516.76 = 3,089.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,446.92/7,516.76 = 3,089.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,446.92x = 7,516.76 × 3,089.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,446.92x = 23,219,722.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,219,722.65/5,446.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,262.91

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