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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,372.22, 7,413.62 and 3,014.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,372.22, 7,413.62 and 3,014.36 is: 4,159.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,372.22 : 7,413.62 = 3,014.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,372.22/7,413.62 = 3,014.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,372.22x = 7,413.62 × 3,014.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,372.22x = 22,347,319.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,347,319.58/5,372.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,159.79

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