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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,373.71, 7,414.71 and 3,135.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,373.71, 7,414.71 and 3,135.03 is: 4,325.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,373.71 : 7,414.71 = 3,135.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,373.71/7,414.71 = 3,135.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,373.71x = 7,414.71 × 3,135.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,373.71x = 23,245,338.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,245,338.29/5,373.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,325.75

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