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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,374.91, 7,416.97 and 3,016.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,374.91, 7,416.97 and 3,016.60 is: 4,162.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,374.91 : 7,416.97 = 3,016.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,374.91/7,416.97 = 3,016.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,374.91x = 7,416.97 × 3,016.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,374.91x = 22,374,005.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,374,005.62/5,374.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,162.67

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