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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,670.31, 8,505.48 and 3,089.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,670.31, 8,505.48 and 3,089.65 is: 4,634.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,670.31 : 8,505.48 = 3,089.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,670.31/8,505.48 = 3,089.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,670.31x = 8,505.48 × 3,089.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,670.31x = 26,278,956.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,278,956.28/5,670.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,634.48

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