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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,371.67, 7,412.87 and 3,013.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,371.67, 7,412.87 and 3,013.81 is: 4,159.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,371.67 : 7,412.87 = 3,013.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,371.67/7,412.87 = 3,013.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,371.67x = 7,412.87 × 3,013.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,371.67x = 22,340,953.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,340,953.78/5,371.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,159.04

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