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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,371.84, 7,413.11 and 3,013.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,371.84, 7,413.11 and 3,013.93 is: 4,159.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,371.84 : 7,413.11 = 3,013.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,371.84/7,413.11 = 3,013.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,371.84x = 7,413.11 × 3,013.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,371.84x = 22,342,557.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,342,557.56/5,371.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,159.20

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