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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,430.96, 7,494.48 and 3,073.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,430.96, 7,494.48 and 3,073.04 is: 4,240.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,430.96 : 7,494.48 = 3,073.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,430.96/7,494.48 = 3,073.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,430.96x = 7,494.48 × 3,073.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,430.96x = 23,030,836.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,030,836.82/5,430.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,240.66

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