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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,376.81, 7,419.89 and 3,018.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,376.81, 7,419.89 and 3,018.95 is: 4,166.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,376.81 : 7,419.89 = 3,018.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,376.81/7,419.89 = 3,018.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,376.81x = 7,419.89 × 3,018.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,376.81x = 22,400,261.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,400,261.82/5,376.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,166.09

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