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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,373.76, 7,416.84 and 3,015.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,373.76, 7,416.84 and 3,015.76 is: 4,162.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,373.76 : 7,416.84 = 3,015.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,373.76/7,416.84 = 3,015.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,373.76x = 7,416.84 × 3,015.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,373.76x = 22,367,409.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,367,409.40/5,373.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,162.34

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