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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,376.76, 7,420.52 and 3,139.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,376.76, 7,420.52 and 3,139.19 is: 4,332.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,376.76 : 7,420.52 = 3,139.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,376.76/7,420.52 = 3,139.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,376.76x = 7,420.52 × 3,139.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,376.76x = 23,294,385.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,294,385.08/5,376.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,332.42

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