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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,371.98, 7,413.30 and 3,133.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,371.98, 7,413.30 and 3,133.68 is: 4,324.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,371.98 : 7,413.30 = 3,133.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,371.98/7,413.30 = 3,133.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,371.98x = 7,413.30 × 3,133.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,371.98x = 23,230,909.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,230,909.94/5,371.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,324.46

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