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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,372.48, 7,413.20 and 3,014.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,372.48, 7,413.20 and 3,014.08 is: 4,158.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,372.48 : 7,413.20 = 3,014.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,372.48/7,413.20 = 3,014.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,372.48x = 7,413.20 × 3,014.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,372.48x = 22,343,977.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,343,977.86/5,372.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,158.97

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