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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,436.62, 7,502.62 and 3,078.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,436.62, 7,502.62 and 3,078.72 is: 4,248.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,436.62 : 7,502.62 = 3,078.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,436.62/7,502.62 = 3,078.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,436.62x = 7,502.62 × 3,078.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,436.62x = 23,098,466.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,098,466.25/5,436.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,248.68

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