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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,069.44, 7,604.16 and 2,729.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,069.44, 7,604.16 and 2,729.44 is: 4,094.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,069.44 : 7,604.16 = 2,729.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,069.44/7,604.16 = 2,729.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,069.44x = 7,604.16 × 2,729.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,069.44x = 20,755,098.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,755,098.47/5,069.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,094.16

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