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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,430.30, 7,495.30 and 5,060.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,430.30, 7,495.30 and 5,060.94 is: 6,985.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,430.30 : 7,495.30 = 5,060.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,430.30/7,495.30 = 5,060.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,430.30x = 7,495.30 × 5,060.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,430.30x = 37,933,263.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,933,263.58/5,430.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,985.48

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