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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,373.79, 7,415.90 and 3,015.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,373.79, 7,415.90 and 3,015.97 is: 4,162.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,373.79 : 7,415.90 = 3,015.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,373.79/7,415.90 = 3,015.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,373.79x = 7,415.90 × 3,015.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,373.79x = 22,366,131.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,366,131.92/5,373.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,162.08

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