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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,373.78, 7,415.82 and 3,016.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,373.78, 7,415.82 and 3,016.32 is: 4,162.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,373.78 : 7,415.82 = 3,016.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,373.78/7,415.82 = 3,016.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,373.78x = 7,415.82 × 3,016.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,373.78x = 22,368,486.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,368,486.18/5,373.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,162.52

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