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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,372.04, 7,413.48 and 3,484.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,372.04, 7,413.48 and 3,484.38 is: 4,808.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,372.04 : 7,413.48 = 3,484.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,372.04/7,413.48 = 3,484.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,372.04x = 7,413.48 × 3,484.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,372.04x = 25,831,381.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,831,381.44/5,372.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,808.49

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