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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,371.80, 7,414.35 and 3,134.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,371.80, 7,414.35 and 3,134.77 is: 4,326.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,371.80 : 7,414.35 = 3,134.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,371.80/7,414.35 = 3,134.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,371.80x = 7,414.35 × 3,134.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,371.80x = 23,242,281.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,242,281.95/5,371.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,326.72

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