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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,372.46, 7,413.98 and 3,014.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,372.46, 7,413.98 and 3,014.60 is: 4,160.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,372.46 : 7,413.98 = 3,014.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,372.46/7,413.98 = 3,014.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,372.46x = 7,413.98 × 3,014.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,372.46x = 22,350,184.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,350,184.11/5,372.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,160.14

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