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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,341.95, 7,372.61 and 4,013.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,341.95, 7,372.61 and 4,013.35 is: 5,538.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,341.95 : 7,372.61 = 4,013.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,341.95/7,372.61 = 4,013.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,341.95x = 7,372.61 × 4,013.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,341.95x = 29,588,840.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,588,840.90/5,341.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,538.96

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