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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,377.35, 7,420.07 and 2,987.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,377.35, 7,420.07 and 2,987.31 is: 4,122.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,377.35 : 7,420.07 = 2,987.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,377.35/7,420.07 = 2,987.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,377.35x = 7,420.07 × 2,987.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,377.35x = 22,166,056.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,166,056.78/5,377.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,122.12

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