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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,372.09, 7,413.78 and 3,014.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,372.09, 7,413.78 and 3,014.57 is: 4,160.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,372.09 : 7,413.78 = 3,014.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,372.09/7,413.78 = 3,014.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,372.09x = 7,413.78 × 3,014.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,372.09x = 22,349,358.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,349,358.77/5,372.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,160.27

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