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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,427.76, 7,490.63 and 3,070.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,427.76, 7,490.63 and 3,070.12 is: 4,236.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,427.76 : 7,490.63 = 3,070.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,427.76/7,490.63 = 3,070.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,427.76x = 7,490.63 × 3,070.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,427.76x = 22,997,132.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,997,132.98/5,427.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,236.95

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