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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,428.96, 7,491.36 and 3,070.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,428.96, 7,491.36 and 3,070.64 is: 4,237.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,428.96 : 7,491.36 = 3,070.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,428.96/7,491.36 = 3,070.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,428.96x = 7,491.36 × 3,070.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,428.96x = 23,003,269.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,003,269.67/5,428.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,237.14

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