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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,372.10, 7,413.39 and 3,015

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,372.10, 7,413.39 and 3,015 is: 4,160.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,372.10 : 7,413.39 = 3,015 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,372.10/7,413.39 = 3,015/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,372.10x = 7,413.39 × 3,015
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,372.10x = 22,351,370.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,351,370.85/5,372.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,160.64

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