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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,375.68, 7,417.92 and 3,018.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,375.68, 7,417.92 and 3,018.72 is: 4,165.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,375.68 : 7,417.92 = 3,018.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,375.68/7,417.92 = 3,018.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,375.68x = 7,417.92 × 3,018.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,375.68x = 22,392,623.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,392,623.46/5,375.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,165.54

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