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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,370.98, 7,411.97 and 3,013.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,370.98, 7,411.97 and 3,013.13 is: 4,158.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,370.98 : 7,411.97 = 3,013.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,370.98/7,411.97 = 3,013.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,370.98x = 7,411.97 × 3,013.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,370.98x = 22,333,255.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,333,255.23/5,370.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,158.14

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