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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,373.32, 7,415.60 and 2,984.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,373.32, 7,415.60 and 2,984.04 is: 4,118.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,373.32 : 7,415.60 = 2,984.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,373.32/7,415.60 = 2,984.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,373.32x = 7,415.60 × 2,984.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,373.32x = 22,128,432.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,128,432.10/5,373.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,118.21

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