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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,370.12, 7,410.72 and 3,012.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,370.12, 7,410.72 and 3,012.21 is: 4,156.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,370.12 : 7,410.72 = 3,012.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,370.12/7,410.72 = 3,012.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,370.12x = 7,410.72 × 3,012.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,370.12x = 22,322,644.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,322,644.89/5,370.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,156.82

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