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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,372.43, 7,413.80 and 3,014.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,372.43, 7,413.80 and 3,014.67 is: 4,160.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,372.43 : 7,413.80 = 3,014.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,372.43/7,413.80 = 3,014.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,372.43x = 7,413.80 × 3,014.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,372.43x = 22,350,145.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,350,145.37/5,372.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,160.16

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