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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,373.96, 7,415.28 and 3,015.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,373.96, 7,415.28 and 3,015.96 is: 4,161.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,373.96 : 7,415.28 = 3,015.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,373.96/7,415.28 = 3,015.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,373.96x = 7,415.28 × 3,015.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,373.96x = 22,364,187.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,364,187.87/5,373.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,161.58

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