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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,069.58, 7,604.28 and 2,728.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,069.58, 7,604.28 and 2,728.14 is: 4,092.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,069.58 : 7,604.28 = 2,728.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,069.58/7,604.28 = 2,728.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,069.58x = 7,604.28 × 2,728.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,069.58x = 20,745,540.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,745,540.44/5,069.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,092.16

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