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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,373.90, 7,416.09 and 3,016.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,373.90, 7,416.09 and 3,016.26 is: 4,162.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,373.90 : 7,416.09 = 3,016.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,373.90/7,416.09 = 3,016.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,373.90x = 7,416.09 × 3,016.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,373.90x = 22,368,855.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,368,855.62/5,373.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,162.50

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