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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,373.34, 7,415.18 and 3,015.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,373.34, 7,415.18 and 3,015.43 is: 4,161.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,373.34 : 7,415.18 = 3,015.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,373.34/7,415.18 = 3,015.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,373.34x = 7,415.18 × 3,015.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,373.34x = 22,359,956.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,359,956.23/5,373.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,161.28

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