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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,372.57, 7,413.59 and 3,134.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,372.57, 7,413.59 and 3,134.00 is: 4,324.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,372.57 : 7,413.59 = 3,134.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,372.57/7,413.59 = 3,134.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,372.57x = 7,413.59 × 3,134.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,372.57x = 23,234,217.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,234,217.43/5,372.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,324.60

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