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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,373.62, 7,414.90 and 3,134.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,373.62, 7,414.90 and 3,134.92 is: 4,325.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,373.62 : 7,414.90 = 3,134.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,373.62/7,414.90 = 3,134.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,373.62x = 7,414.90 × 3,134.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,373.62x = 23,245,118.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,245,118.31/5,373.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,325.78

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