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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,427.70, 7,488.93 and 3,069.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,427.70, 7,488.93 and 3,069.70 is: 4,235.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,427.70 : 7,488.93 = 3,069.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,427.70/7,488.93 = 3,069.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,427.70x = 7,488.93 × 3,069.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,427.70x = 22,988,768.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,988,768.42/5,427.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,235.45

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