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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,431.29, 7,495.46 and 3,073.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,431.29, 7,495.46 and 3,073.38 is: 4,241.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,431.29 : 7,495.46 = 3,073.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,431.29/7,495.46 = 3,073.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,431.29x = 7,495.46 × 3,073.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,431.29x = 23,036,396.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,036,396.85/5,431.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,241.42

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