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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,375.13, 7,418.36 and 3,017.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,375.13, 7,418.36 and 3,017.27 is: 4,164.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,375.13 : 7,418.36 = 3,017.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,375.13/7,418.36 = 3,017.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,375.13x = 7,418.36 × 3,017.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,375.13x = 22,383,142.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,383,142.90/5,375.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,164.20

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