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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,376.58, 7,419.36 and 3,138.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,376.58, 7,419.36 and 3,138.19 is: 4,330.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,376.58 : 7,419.36 = 3,138.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,376.58/7,419.36 = 3,138.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,376.58x = 7,419.36 × 3,138.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,376.58x = 23,283,361.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,283,361.36/5,376.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,330.52

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