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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,462.96, 7,538.70 and 3,072.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,462.96, 7,538.70 and 3,072.98 is: 4,240.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,462.96 : 7,538.70 = 3,072.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,462.96/7,538.70 = 3,072.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,462.96x = 7,538.70 × 3,072.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,462.96x = 23,166,225.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,166,225.76/5,462.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,240.60

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