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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,371.72, 7,413.93 and 3,014.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,371.72, 7,413.93 and 3,014.62 is: 4,160.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,371.72 : 7,413.93 = 3,014.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,371.72/7,413.93 = 3,014.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,371.72x = 7,413.93 × 3,014.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,371.72x = 22,350,163.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,350,163.12/5,371.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,160.71

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