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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,373.67, 7,415.67 and 3,015.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,373.67, 7,415.67 and 3,015.81 is: 4,161.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,373.67 : 7,415.67 = 3,015.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,373.67/7,415.67 = 3,015.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,373.67x = 7,415.67 × 3,015.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,373.67x = 22,364,236.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,364,236.66/5,373.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,161.82

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