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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,376.68, 7,419.30 and 3,019.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,376.68, 7,419.30 and 3,019.72 is: 4,166.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,376.68 : 7,419.30 = 3,019.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,376.68/7,419.30 = 3,019.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,376.68x = 7,419.30 × 3,019.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,376.68x = 22,404,208.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,404,208.60/5,376.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,166.92

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