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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,372.65, 7,414.50 and 3,014.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,372.65, 7,414.50 and 3,014.95 is: 4,160.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,372.65 : 7,414.50 = 3,014.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,372.65/7,414.50 = 3,014.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,372.65x = 7,414.50 × 3,014.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,372.65x = 22,354,309.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,354,309.70/5,372.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,160.76

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