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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,377.01, 7,420.14 and 3,019.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,377.01, 7,420.14 and 3,019.64 is: 4,167.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,377.01 : 7,420.14 = 3,019.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,377.01/7,420.14 = 3,019.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,377.01x = 7,420.14 × 3,019.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,377.01x = 22,406,114.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,406,114.45/5,377.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,167.03

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