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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,377.59, 7,421.09 and 3,019.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,377.59, 7,421.09 and 3,019.74 is: 4,167.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,377.59 : 7,421.09 = 3,019.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,377.59/7,421.09 = 3,019.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,377.59x = 7,421.09 × 3,019.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,377.59x = 22,409,747.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,409,747.22/5,377.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,167.25

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