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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,372.96, 7,414.56 and 3,015.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,372.96, 7,414.56 and 3,015.04 is: 4,160.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,372.96 : 7,414.56 = 3,015.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,372.96/7,414.56 = 3,015.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,372.96x = 7,414.56 × 3,015.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,372.96x = 22,355,194.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,355,194.98/5,372.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,160.69

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