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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,371.93, 7,413.10 and 3,014.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,371.93, 7,413.10 and 3,014.17 is: 4,159.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,371.93 : 7,413.10 = 3,014.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,371.93/7,413.10 = 3,014.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,371.93x = 7,413.10 × 3,014.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,371.93x = 22,344,343.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,344,343.63/5,371.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,159.46

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