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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,372.52, 7,413.69 and 3,015.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,372.52, 7,413.69 and 3,015.01 is: 4,160.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,372.52 : 7,413.69 = 3,015.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,372.52/7,413.69 = 3,015.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,372.52x = 7,413.69 × 3,015.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,372.52x = 22,352,349.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,352,349.49/5,372.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,160.50

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