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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,373.96, 7,416.36 and 3,016.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,373.96, 7,416.36 and 3,016.44 is: 4,162.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,373.96 : 7,416.36 = 3,016.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,373.96/7,416.36 = 3,016.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,373.96x = 7,416.36 × 3,016.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,373.96x = 22,371,004.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,371,004.96/5,373.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,162.85

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