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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,459.89, 7,533.34 and 3,189.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,459.89, 7,533.34 and 3,189.95 is: 4,401.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,459.89 : 7,533.34 = 3,189.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,459.89/7,533.34 = 3,189.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,459.89x = 7,533.34 × 3,189.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,459.89x = 24,030,977.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,030,977.93/5,459.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,401.37

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