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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,373.41, 7,415.44 and 3,015.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,373.41, 7,415.44 and 3,015.73 is: 4,161.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,373.41 : 7,415.44 = 3,015.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,373.41/7,415.44 = 3,015.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,373.41x = 7,415.44 × 3,015.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,373.41x = 22,362,912.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,362,912.72/5,373.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,161.77

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