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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,371.63, 7,412.97 and 3,013.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,371.63, 7,412.97 and 3,013.94 is: 4,159.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,371.63 : 7,412.97 = 3,013.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,371.63/7,412.97 = 3,013.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,371.63x = 7,412.97 × 3,013.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,371.63x = 22,342,276.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,342,276.64/5,371.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,159.31

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