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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,427.43, 7,490.06 and 3,069.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,427.43, 7,490.06 and 3,069.43 is: 4,235.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,427.43 : 7,490.06 = 3,069.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,427.43/7,490.06 = 3,069.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,427.43x = 7,490.06 × 3,069.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,427.43x = 22,990,214.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,990,214.87/5,427.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,235.93

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