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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,430.48, 7,492.86 and 3,307.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,430.48, 7,492.86 and 3,307.12 is: 4,563.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,430.48 : 7,492.86 = 3,307.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,430.48/7,492.86 = 3,307.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,430.48x = 7,492.86 × 3,307.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,430.48x = 24,779,787.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,779,787.16/5,430.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,563.09

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