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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,426.76, 7,488.93 and 3,068.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,426.76, 7,488.93 and 3,068.88 is: 4,235.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,426.76 : 7,488.93 = 3,068.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,426.76/7,488.93 = 3,068.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,426.76x = 7,488.93 × 3,068.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,426.76x = 22,982,627.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,982,627.50/5,426.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,235.06

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