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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,372.96, 7,414.92 and 3,382.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,372.96, 7,414.92 and 3,382.76 is: 4,668.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,372.96 : 7,414.92 = 3,382.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,372.96/7,414.92 = 3,382.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,372.96x = 7,414.92 × 3,382.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,372.96x = 25,082,894.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,082,894.78/5,372.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,668.36

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