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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,371.46, 7,412.60 and 3,013.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,371.46, 7,412.60 and 3,013.60 is: 4,158.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,371.46 : 7,412.60 = 3,013.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,371.46/7,412.60 = 3,013.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,371.46x = 7,412.60 × 3,013.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,371.46x = 22,338,611.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,338,611.36/5,371.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,158.76

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