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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,427.60, 7,490.24 and 3,069.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,427.60, 7,490.24 and 3,069.68 is: 4,236.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,427.60 : 7,490.24 = 3,069.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,427.60/7,490.24 = 3,069.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,427.60x = 7,490.24 × 3,069.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,427.60x = 22,992,639.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,992,639.92/5,427.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,236.24

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