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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,376.73, 7,419.85 and 3,018.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,376.73, 7,419.85 and 3,018.87 is: 4,166.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,376.73 : 7,419.85 = 3,018.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,376.73/7,419.85 = 3,018.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,376.73x = 7,419.85 × 3,018.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,376.73x = 22,399,572.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,399,572.00/5,376.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,166.02

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