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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,371.03, 7,412.02 and 3,013.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,371.03, 7,412.02 and 3,013.93 is: 4,159.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,371.03 : 7,412.02 = 3,013.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,371.03/7,412.02 = 3,013.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,371.03x = 7,412.02 × 3,013.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,371.03x = 22,339,309.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,339,309.44/5,371.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,159.22

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