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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,373.72, 7,415.64 and 2,983.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,373.72, 7,415.64 and 2,983.68 is: 4,117.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,373.72 : 7,415.64 = 2,983.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,373.72/7,415.64 = 2,983.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,373.72x = 7,415.64 × 2,983.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,373.72x = 22,125,896.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,125,896.76/5,373.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,117.43

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