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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,372.70, 7,414.40 and 3,247.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,372.70, 7,414.40 and 3,247.93 is: 4,482.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,372.70 : 7,414.40 = 3,247.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,372.70/7,414.40 = 3,247.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,372.70x = 7,414.40 × 3,247.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,372.70x = 24,081,452.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,081,452.19/5,372.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,482.19

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