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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,373.17, 7,414.31 and 3,135.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,373.17, 7,414.31 and 3,135.59 is: 4,326.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,373.17 : 7,414.31 = 3,135.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,373.17/7,414.31 = 3,135.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,373.17x = 7,414.31 × 3,135.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,373.17x = 23,248,183.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,248,183.54/5,373.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,326.72

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