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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,370.66, 7,411.49 and 3,012.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,370.66, 7,411.49 and 3,012.80 is: 4,157.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,370.66 : 7,411.49 = 3,012.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,370.66/7,411.49 = 3,012.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,370.66x = 7,411.49 × 3,012.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,370.66x = 22,329,337.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,329,337.07/5,370.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,157.65

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