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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,373.21, 7,414.94 and 2,983.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,373.21, 7,414.94 and 2,983.18 is: 4,116.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,373.21 : 7,414.94 = 2,983.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,373.21/7,414.94 = 2,983.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,373.21x = 7,414.94 × 2,983.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,373.21x = 22,120,100.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,120,100.71/5,373.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,116.74

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