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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,372.13, 7,413.72 and 3,133.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,372.13, 7,413.72 and 3,133.65 is: 4,324.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,372.13 : 7,413.72 = 3,133.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,372.13/7,413.72 = 3,133.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,372.13x = 7,413.72 × 3,133.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,372.13x = 23,232,003.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,232,003.68/5,372.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,324.54

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