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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,427.22, 7,489.72 and 3,069.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,427.22, 7,489.72 and 3,069.32 is: 4,235.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,427.22 : 7,489.72 = 3,069.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,427.22/7,489.72 = 3,069.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,427.22x = 7,489.72 × 3,069.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,427.22x = 22,988,347.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,988,347.39/5,427.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,235.75

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