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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,373.43, 7,415.14 and 2,983.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,373.43, 7,415.14 and 2,983.50 is: 4,117.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,373.43 : 7,415.14 = 2,983.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,373.43/7,415.14 = 2,983.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,373.43x = 7,415.14 × 2,983.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,373.43x = 22,123,073.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,123,073.81/5,373.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,117.13

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