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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,373.20, 7,413.98 and 3,014.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,373.20, 7,413.98 and 3,014.76 is: 4,159.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,373.20 : 7,413.98 = 3,014.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,373.20/7,413.98 = 3,014.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,373.20x = 7,413.98 × 3,014.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,373.20x = 22,351,370.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,351,370.34/5,373.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,159.79

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