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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,428.62, 7,491.08 and 3,070.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,428.62, 7,491.08 and 3,070.91 is: 4,237.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,428.62 : 7,491.08 = 3,070.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,428.62/7,491.08 = 3,070.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,428.62x = 7,491.08 × 3,070.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,428.62x = 23,004,458.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,004,458.89/5,428.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,237.63

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