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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,375.08, 7,417.74 and 3,017.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,375.08, 7,417.74 and 3,017.44 is: 4,164.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,375.08 : 7,417.74 = 3,017.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,375.08/7,417.74 = 3,017.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,375.08x = 7,417.74 × 3,017.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,375.08x = 22,382,585.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,382,585.39/5,375.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,164.14

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