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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,436.70, 7,503.11 and 3,079.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,436.70, 7,503.11 and 3,079.26 is: 4,249.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,436.70 : 7,503.11 = 3,079.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,436.70/7,503.11 = 3,079.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,436.70x = 7,503.11 × 3,079.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,436.70x = 23,104,026.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,104,026.50/5,436.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,249.64

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