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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,430.26, 7,493.58 and 3,072.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,430.26, 7,493.58 and 3,072.35 is: 4,239.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,430.26 : 7,493.58 = 3,072.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,430.26/7,493.58 = 3,072.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,430.26x = 7,493.58 × 3,072.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,430.26x = 23,022,863.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,022,863.05/5,430.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,239.74

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