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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,367.42, 7,407.10 and 2,977.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,367.42, 7,407.10 and 2,977.44 is: 4,108.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,367.42 : 7,407.10 = 2,977.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,367.42/7,407.10 = 2,977.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,367.42x = 7,407.10 × 2,977.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,367.42x = 22,054,195.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,054,195.82/5,367.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,108.90

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