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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,373.58, 7,415.16 and 2,983.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,373.58, 7,415.16 and 2,983.36 is: 4,116.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,373.58 : 7,415.16 = 2,983.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,373.58/7,415.16 = 2,983.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,373.58x = 7,415.16 × 2,983.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,373.58x = 22,122,091.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,122,091.74/5,373.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,116.83

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