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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,373.96, 7,416.30 and 3,383.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,373.96, 7,416.30 and 3,383.76 is: 4,669.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,373.96 : 7,416.30 = 3,383.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,373.96/7,416.30 = 3,383.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,373.96x = 7,416.30 × 3,383.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,373.96x = 25,094,979.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,094,979.29/5,373.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,669.74

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