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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,427.41, 7,490.48 and 3,069.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,427.41, 7,490.48 and 3,069.09 is: 4,235.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,427.41 : 7,490.48 = 3,069.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,427.41/7,490.48 = 3,069.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,427.41x = 7,490.48 × 3,069.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,427.41x = 22,988,941.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,988,941.92/5,427.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,235.72

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