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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,376.64, 7,419.77 and 3,018.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,376.64, 7,419.77 and 3,018.80 is: 4,165.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,376.64 : 7,419.77 = 3,018.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,376.64/7,419.77 = 3,018.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,376.64x = 7,419.77 × 3,018.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,376.64x = 22,398,801.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,398,801.68/5,376.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,165.95

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