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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,373.03, 7,414.78 and 3,015.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,373.03, 7,414.78 and 3,015.93 is: 4,161.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,373.03 : 7,414.78 = 3,015.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,373.03/7,414.78 = 3,015.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,373.03x = 7,414.78 × 3,015.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,373.03x = 22,362,457.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,362,457.45/5,373.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,161.98

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