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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,371.97, 7,410.87 and 3,484.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,371.97, 7,410.87 and 3,484.02 is: 4,806.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,371.97 : 7,410.87 = 3,484.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,371.97/7,410.87 = 3,484.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,371.97x = 7,410.87 × 3,484.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,371.97x = 25,819,647.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,819,647.09/5,371.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,806.37

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