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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,376.83, 7,419.74 and 3,018.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,376.83, 7,419.74 and 3,018.92 is: 4,165.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,376.83 : 7,419.74 = 3,018.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,376.83/7,419.74 = 3,018.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,376.83x = 7,419.74 × 3,018.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,376.83x = 22,399,549.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,399,549.29/5,376.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,165.94

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