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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,372.44, 7,414.26 and 3,014.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,372.44, 7,414.26 and 3,014.68 is: 4,160.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,372.44 : 7,414.26 = 3,014.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,372.44/7,414.26 = 3,014.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,372.44x = 7,414.26 × 3,014.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,372.44x = 22,351,621.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,351,621.34/5,372.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,160.42

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