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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,433.88, 7,499.28 and 3,076.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,433.88, 7,499.28 and 3,076.60 is: 4,246.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,433.88 : 7,499.28 = 3,076.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,433.88/7,499.28 = 3,076.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,433.88x = 7,499.28 × 3,076.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,433.88x = 23,072,284.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,072,284.85/5,433.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,246.01

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