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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,373.61, 7,415.58 and 3,015.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,373.61, 7,415.58 and 3,015.75 is: 4,161.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,373.61 : 7,415.58 = 3,015.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,373.61/7,415.58 = 3,015.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,373.61x = 7,415.58 × 3,015.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,373.61x = 22,363,483.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,363,483.23/5,373.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,161.73

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