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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,436.69, 7,502.72 and 3,079.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,436.69, 7,502.72 and 3,079.32 is: 4,249.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,436.69 : 7,502.72 = 3,079.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,436.69/7,502.72 = 3,079.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,436.69x = 7,502.72 × 3,079.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,436.69x = 23,103,275.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,103,275.75/5,436.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,249.51

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