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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,373.11, 7,414.65 and 3,015.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,373.11, 7,414.65 and 3,015.11 is: 4,160.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,373.11 : 7,414.65 = 3,015.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,373.11/7,414.65 = 3,015.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,373.11x = 7,414.65 × 3,015.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,373.11x = 22,355,948.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,355,948.29/5,373.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,160.71

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