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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,374.82, 7,416.77 and 3,016.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,374.82, 7,416.77 and 3,016.51 is: 4,162.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,374.82 : 7,416.77 = 3,016.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,374.82/7,416.77 = 3,016.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,374.82x = 7,416.77 × 3,016.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,374.82x = 22,372,727.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,372,727.25/5,374.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,162.51

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