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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,376.60, 7,420.14 and 3,019.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,376.60, 7,420.14 and 3,019.32 is: 4,166.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,376.60 : 7,420.14 = 3,019.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,376.60/7,420.14 = 3,019.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,376.60x = 7,420.14 × 3,019.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,376.60x = 22,403,777.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,403,777.10/5,376.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,166.90

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