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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,371.96, 7,413.42 and 3,014.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,371.96, 7,413.42 and 3,014.14 is: 4,159.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,371.96 : 7,413.42 = 3,014.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,371.96/7,413.42 = 3,014.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,371.96x = 7,413.42 × 3,014.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,371.96x = 22,345,085.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,345,085.76/5,371.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,159.58

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