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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,427.48, 7,489.98 and 3,069.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,427.48, 7,489.98 and 3,069.48 is: 4,235.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,427.48 : 7,489.98 = 3,069.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,427.48/7,489.98 = 3,069.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,427.48x = 7,489.98 × 3,069.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,427.48x = 22,990,343.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,990,343.81/5,427.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,235.91

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