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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,373.70, 7,415.33 and 2,983.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,373.70, 7,415.33 and 2,983.49 is: 4,117.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,373.70 : 7,415.33 = 2,983.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,373.70/7,415.33 = 2,983.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,373.70x = 7,415.33 × 2,983.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,373.70x = 22,123,562.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,123,562.90/5,373.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,117.01

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