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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,376.44, 7,419.50 and 3,018.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,376.44, 7,419.50 and 3,018.59 is: 4,165.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,376.44 : 7,419.50 = 3,018.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,376.44/7,419.50 = 3,018.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,376.44x = 7,419.50 × 3,018.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,376.44x = 22,396,376.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,396,376.31/5,376.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,165.66

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