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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,427.68, 7,490.16 and 3,070.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,427.68, 7,490.16 and 3,070.32 is: 4,237.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,427.68 : 7,490.16 = 3,070.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,427.68/7,490.16 = 3,070.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,427.68x = 7,490.16 × 3,070.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,427.68x = 22,997,188.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,997,188.05/5,427.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,237.02

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