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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,370.38, 7,411.93 and 3,275.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,370.38, 7,411.93 and 3,275.72 is: 4,520.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,370.38 : 7,411.93 = 3,275.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,370.38/7,411.93 = 3,275.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,370.38x = 7,411.93 × 3,275.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,370.38x = 24,279,362.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,279,362.09/5,370.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,520.98

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