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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,369.68, 7,409.10 and 3,131.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,369.68, 7,409.10 and 3,131.92 is: 4,321.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,369.68 : 7,409.10 = 3,131.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,369.68/7,409.10 = 3,131.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,369.68x = 7,409.10 × 3,131.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,369.68x = 23,204,708.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,204,708.47/5,369.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,321.43

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