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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,374.67, 7,417.17 and 3,016.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,374.67, 7,417.17 and 3,016.76 is: 4,163.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,374.67 : 7,417.17 = 3,016.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,374.67/7,417.17 = 3,016.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,374.67x = 7,417.17 × 3,016.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,374.67x = 22,375,784.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,375,784.68/5,374.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,163.20

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