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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,376.54, 7,419.69 and 3,018.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,376.54, 7,419.69 and 3,018.63 is: 4,165.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,376.54 : 7,419.69 = 3,018.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,376.54/7,419.69 = 3,018.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,376.54x = 7,419.69 × 3,018.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,376.54x = 22,397,298.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,397,298.82/5,376.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,165.75

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