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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,373.44, 7,415.88 and 3,135.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,373.44, 7,415.88 and 3,135.16 is: 4,326.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,373.44 : 7,415.88 = 3,135.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,373.44/7,415.88 = 3,135.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,373.44x = 7,415.88 × 3,135.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,373.44x = 23,249,970.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,249,970.34/5,373.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,326.83

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