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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,375.52, 7,418.96 and 3,017.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,375.52, 7,418.96 and 3,017.81 is: 4,165.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,375.52 : 7,418.96 = 3,017.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,375.52/7,418.96 = 3,017.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,375.52x = 7,418.96 × 3,017.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,375.52x = 22,389,026.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,389,026.45/5,375.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,165.00

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