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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,370.59, 7,411.71 and 3,013.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,370.59, 7,411.71 and 3,013.07 is: 4,158.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,370.59 : 7,411.71 = 3,013.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,370.59/7,411.71 = 3,013.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,370.59x = 7,411.71 × 3,013.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,370.59x = 22,332,001.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,332,001.05/5,370.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,158.20

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