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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,376.69, 7,419.78 and 3,018.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,376.69, 7,419.78 and 3,018.78 is: 4,165.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,376.69 : 7,419.78 = 3,018.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,376.69/7,419.78 = 3,018.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,376.69x = 7,419.78 × 3,018.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,376.69x = 22,398,683.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,398,683.47/5,376.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,165.89

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